By Niall Gartland NEW Donegal u-20 manager Shaun Paul Barrett hopes the Jim McGuinness factor will trickle down to his own team as they gear up for the start of their Ulster Championship campaign. 2023 was beset with difficulties, particularly behind the scenes in relation to underage structures and the departure of Karl Lacey as […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: An early litmus test for Donegal
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February 22, 2024
BASED on the games that we have seen to date, I don’t think this year’s National Football League has fully caught fire yet. Having said that, it does continue to throw us up blockbusters on a weekly basis. As I glance through the fixtures this weekend, the ones to catch my eye are undoubtedly the clash of […]
Donegal aim to continue winning streak
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February 16, 2024
By Shaun Casey THE return of Jim McGuinness was hailed as a sliding doors moment in Donegal GAA before a ball was even kicked and while it’s perhaps still too early in the season to be making any bold predictions, he certainly has them moving in the right direction. Donegal looked like lost souls for […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Moving up a gear
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February 15, 2024
WE’RE back in action this weekend as the third round of the National Football League takes place. Last weekend would have served as a well-deserved and welcomed break for the players. With the new season shaped as it is, please guys are pretty much flat out from November time so a week off at this […]
McGuinness expecting a battle
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February 15, 2024
By Ryan Ferry and Mark McGoldrick DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness says his team will square off against a ‘very well organised’ Fermanagh side in O’Donnell Park this Saturday. The Erne county were tipped in many quarters to be relegated back to the third tier. However, they have made a very strong start so far drawing […]
McGuinness delighted to come through Cavan test
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February 8, 2024
BY RYAN FERRY DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness said he was “delighted” his team came through a tough challenge against Cavan on Sunday. McGuinness’s side made hard work of this victory as they appeared to be cruising before allowing the Breffni men to battle back. However, they still managed to hold on for the victory and they remain […]
Donegal on the road for Ulster clash
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February 3, 2024
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL put down a marker in the Division Two promotion race with victory over Cork. Jim McGuinness will take his side to Kingspan Breffni on Sunday for an all-Ulster clash with Cavan which should draw a sizeable following The Breffni blues also got off to a winning start under new manager Raymond […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Jim’s new plan
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February 1, 2024
THE National Football League got underway last weekend and just as expected, it started with a bang with a few very interesting results. We know that going by last year, the league is no longer a slow burner for teams as now with the condensed season in place teams need to be at themselves from […]
SHANE RICE: McGuinness coming out aggressive
February 1, 2024
IN a display that left spectators awestruck, Jim McGuinness showcased his aggressive coaching style as Donegal went head to head with Cork last weekend. The match, described by many as “men against boys,” unfolded as a tactical masterclass, with Donegal proving both physically and technically superior to their opponents. One of the key takeaways from […]
Donegal welcome progressing Cork for league opener
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January 27, 2024
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness feels Sunday’s opponents Cork are on the way up and will be a tough test for his side in their National League opener (Ballybofey, 1.45pm). The Rebels beat Kerry on penalties in the McGrath Cup final, a game the Donegal camp watched on the bus on the way […]