O’Donnell Park set to host Donegal Ulster opener

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 our county executive have notified Ulster GAA that our nominated venue for our senior football championship Quarter-Final v Down GAA is O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny,” read a Donegal GAA statement.

“Our primary ground, MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey has been undergoing improvement works, which include a new pitch surface, whilst works are on schedule, the venue is not yet available.

“We wish CLG Sean MacCumhaills well with the completion of same. Our thanks to St Eunan’s GAA for their hospitality and we look forward to another exciting Ulster Senior Football Championship.”

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Ulster SFC 2026

Sunday 12th April
First Round: Armagh v Tyrone – 4.30pm, Box-It Athletic Grounds

Saturday 18th April
Quarter Final 1: Derry v Antrim – 5.00pm, Find Insurance Celtic Park

Sunday 19th April
Quarter Final 2: Monaghan v Cavan – 3.00pm, Clones

Saturday 25th April
Quarter Final 3: Fermanagh v Armagh/Tyrone – 5.00pm, Brewster Park/O’Neill’s Healy Park

Sunday 26th April
Quarter Final 4: Donegal v Down – 3.00pm, O’Donnell Park

Saturday 2nd May
Semi Final 1: 5.00pm, TBC

Sunday 3rd May
Semi Final 2: 4.00pm, TBC

Sunday 17th May
Final: 4.15pm, TBC