By Shaun Casey THROUGHOUT the entire history of the GAA, only two seasons have started like this one for Donegal. 2013 and 2020. They both had the same pressures, and same privilege on the line as 2026 does. In those seasons, Donegal started the year aiming to win three Ulster Championship titles in a row. […]
By Michael McMullan THE last time there was a three-in-a-row in Ulster, Armagh were Kings. It was Donegal who were looking up as Paul McGrane lifted the Anglo Celt Cup on the steps of the Hogan Stand. The Orchard skipper’s goal was the difference in the 2006 final at HQ, a time when they had […]
BY MATTHEW WILSON DONEGAL joint-captain Michael Langan was delighted to have got his hands on the Division One National League title at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ outfit produced a superb display at GAA Headquarters at the weekend to secure a convincing 13-point win over Kerry. although there was controversy with the decision […]
RYAN McHugh felt Sunday’s Division One final victory over Kerry one of Donegal’s best performances in a long time. Jack O’Connor was pleased in Ballyshannon that Kerry had come back and not made things ugly. But it was at times on Sunday and at one stage Kerry were on course for their biggest-ever defeat in […]
By Shaun Casey Donegal 3-20 Kerry 2-10 Donegal are the new Division One league champions following their landslide victory against All-Ireland champions Kerry. In a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland decider, it was Donegal who dominated this time around. Man of the match Michael Langan kicked the first five-points for Jim McGuinness’ men, while Keith […]
By Michael McMullan WE are bang in the middle of the biggest league weeks of the season. There is movement everywhere. Towards promotion or away from relegation. For Down or Westmeath, Cavan or Tyrone, the bounce of a ball could be a passport to Sam Maguire football or not. That’s where the plates are spinning […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL’S defence of their Ulster title is set to take place in O’Donnell Park. With ongoing work at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, the venue will be unavailable, their quarter-final clash with Down looks set to take place at the Letterkenny venue on Sunday, April 26. “CLG Dhún na nGall wish to confirm that […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness is expecting an “interesting” game when they travel to Roscommon for Sunday’s penultimate game in Division One. Having dropped just one point, in their draw with Galway, Donegal could clinch a spot in the league final with victory this weekend. Speaking ahead of their visit of Galway, McGuinness […]
EOGHAN ‘Ban’ Gallagher says Donegal have to meet the Armagh challenge head on this Sunday. The sides have a good rivalry and their games are always well-contested. Armagh have lost their last two games but they will be pumped up for this weekend’s encounter. The Orchard County need points and with the game looking close […]
By Michael McMullan and Shaun Casey JIM McGuinness feels Armagh’s defeat in Roscommon will add an “extra dimension” to his side’s trip to the Box-IT Athletic Grounds on Sunday. Donegal have the maximum six points after a third victory saw them top Division One. With the Dr McKenna Cup also tucked away, the Ulster champions […]
