ARMAGH’S assistant manager Ciaran McKeever insists the Orchard County aren’t concerned with relegation just yet, as there is still a lot of football to be played before the league wraps up. Leading into their round five clash with Donegal, who are currently seventh in the table, Armagh are searching for their first win since the […]
Carr happy to see Donegal’s fight
HEART and character are traits Donegal manager Paddy Carr feels his side must take into Saturday’s “humdinger” with Armagh as the heat rises at the bottom of Division One. After missing a host of chances in the opening 32 minutes of the second half, Donegal hung on to kick three late points that could’ve sent […]
The lay of the land across Ulster
AS the league heads into another crucial weekend, Michael McMullan takes a glance at the 2023 progress of all nine Ulster counties… (1) Derry RORY Gallagher’s men have left themselves on the same track as last year in their hope of promotion. The Oakleafers have notched an average of two points more than their opening […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Donegal face crunch trip to Armagh
THINGS are getting very serious at both ends of the Division One table as we head into this weekend’s round of fixtures. Last weekend, we saw high-flying Roscommon being brought back down to earth with a bang after Monaghan turned in a fantastic display. It has left things at the bottom end of the table […]
KEVIN CASSIDY – Jarlath Burns, our new leader
I’D like to start this week’s article by congratulating Jarlath Burns on his selection as the next President of our association. I’d also like to congratulate Jarlath’s family members and his club Silverbridge, because without all of those people none of this would have been possible. I am excited to see what changes Jarlath will […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Looking up for a new Donegal approach
THE opening weekend of this year’s National Football League certainly didn’t disappoint with some fascinating contests taking place in all divisions. We are spoiled nowadays with the amount of live action on view and on Saturday I spent most of the day sprawled out on the couch watching the opening two games of this year’s […]
Mogan return a boost for Carr
By Michael McMullan THE return of Peadar Mogan will be a huge boost to Donegal under new manager Paddy Carr. Donegal travel to O’Neill’s Healy Park (Sunday 2pm) this weekend hoping to back up their opening day win over NFL and All-Ireland champions Kerry. Speaking to the Donegal GAA Podcast after the game, Carr confirmed […]
Division One status key for Donegal says Devenney
By Shaun Casey LIFE after Michael Murphy got off to a brilliant start for Donegal last Sunday, with Paddy McBrearty’s late score landing a huge one-point win over All-Ireland champions Kerry. Former Donegal forward Brendan Devenney believes that the main goal for the Tir Chonaill men is to retain their place in the top tier […]
McDaid: Donegal have survival instincts
By Ryan Ferry FORMER Donegal selector Gary McDaid feels that Donegal’s Division One fate may come down to the final match against Roscommon but he’s backing Paddy Carr’s side to retain their top flight status. It will be a new-look Donegal side in this year’s league campaign but staying in Division One will remain a priority, especially […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Moving on up
HUGE congratulations to the Glen club on reaching their first ever All-Ireland Senior Football final. After the run they had over the last two seasons, they are fully deserving of their place in this year’s decider because they are on an upwards trajectory and improving with each passing game. Now they face the biggest game of […]