Review of the year in Donegal: A journey to the final step


Second fiddle to Kerry THE second season of Donegal under the return of Jim McGuinness went according to plan until the final Sunday. From the moment Kerry won the All-Ireland final throw-in and Gavin White surged forward to make a point for Dylan Geaney after 11 seconds, Donegal were in trouble. Kerry were on it. […]


Ulster Freshers aiming to bridge a seven-year gap


By Michael McMullan DONEGAL All-Star and Young Footballer of the year Finnbarr Roarty will lead Ulster University Freshers into this week’s All-Ireland A League final. The Ulster side will face ATU Galway on Thursday night (7.30pm) at the GAA’s National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown. Six Ulster counties are represented in a squad that also […]


McGuinness’ extra ingredients in key moments


By Michael McMullan AS Saturday’s Ulster final ticked into the final seconds of extra-time, Jim McGuinness could only look on. His hands were tied. It was down to the players. All his cards were on the table. After a glance at the clock, he fixed his eyes on Stephen McMenamin and Finnbarr Roarty as they […]