BY RYAN FERRY IT’S a measure of Peadar Mogan’s maturity that he was able to stay grounded after Donegal’s quarter-final win over Louth on Sunday. Mogan delivered one of his best ever displays in the green and gold jersey. The St Naul’s man was simply awesome as he repeatedly charged up the field. Advertisement It […]
Youth leading the way at Donegal side Gaoth Dobhair
By Niall Gartland GAOTH Dobhair have lost a batch of experienced players this season, some of whom are household names, but they haven’t skipped a beat thanks to the impact of talented young players who have already shown what they can do at underage level. They’re managed by Rónán Mac Niallais, who steered the team […]
GAA team of the week
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Preview: Donegal well placed ahead of championship first
Al-Ireland SFC quarter-final Donegal v Louth Sunday, Croke Park, 1.15pm By Michael McMullan SUNDAY is new ground in HQ are Donegal and Louth cross swords in the championship for the first time. It has been a whirlwind for Donegal. Last year brought doom and gloom of the county having their underage academy issues laid bare. […]
McColgan makes it back into the Donegal plans for Croke Park
By Michael McMullan WHEN Caolan McColgan pulls the number 17 jersey over his head on Sunday, it will have extra significance. Despite growing up in Inishowen where soccer is popular for many, it has always been Gaelic Football. When you are young and impressionable, the sight of Michael Murphy hoisting Sam Maguire towards the heavens […]
Donegal side named for a first ever championship meeting with Louth
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have announced their squad for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Louth in Croke Park (1.15pm). The team shows one change from their win over Clare with Dáire Ó Baoill coming in ahead of Odhrán Doherty. Jason McGee, Gavin Mulreaney and Caolan McColgan have all made a return to fitness and are listed […]
Brennan: Louth don’t fear Donegal
By Shaun Casey LOUTH manager Ger Brennan insists his side won’t feat Donegal when the pair collide in the All-Ireland quarter-final on Sunday afternoon. Having faced off in the league, the two teams should know each other well at this stage. The Wee County came up short in the league, with Donegal winning 1-17 to […]
All-Ireland quarter-final draws announced
By Michael McMullan THE race to get hands on the Sam Maguire Cup will heat up this weekend after Monday morning’s quarter-final draw. All three Ulster teams have been kept apart with champions Dublin up against Galway in the last eight. There is a repeat of last year’s semi-final of Derry and Kerry while Ulster […]
Ladies Football weekend previews
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship line-up will be confirmed on Sunday. There are four key games down for decision, which will determine who joins already-qualified Armagh, Kerry, Cork and Mayo in the last eight. Following next Sunday’s Meath-Tipperary clash at Páirc Tailteann, the quarter-final draw will be conducted live […]
Preview: Another decision day for Donegal
All-Ireland SFC Round Three Donegal v Clare Saturday, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 3pm By Michael McMullan WHAT a difference a year can make. Just ask the people of Donegal. Just over a year ago, they travelled to Clare for the opening game of the All-Ireland series with more questions than answers. Advertisement A round four […]