Donegal legend reveals big U-turn in county’s targets for 2026
Donegal’s impressive start to the National Football League continued in Letterkenny on Sunday as Jim McGuinness’s side produced a commanding display against Mayo at O’Donnell Park. The hosts controlled the game from the early stages and secured a convincing 1-19 to 0-14 victory. Oisín Gallen made a strong impact on his return with six points, […]
1 month ago
Our GAA team of the the 21st century – 2000-2025 Football
No hype or nostalgia, just sustained excellence The last 25 years of men’s Gaelic football have been relentless, tactical and fiercely competitive, and picking an Ireland team from that era is guaranteed to cause debate. This Ireland XV from 2000 to 2025 isn’t about nostalgia or hype, but sustained excellence, big-game influence and the players […]
1 month ago
Donegal star offers hilarious ‘cow herding’ explanation for defensive talents
Only in Ireland… The 2025 Young Footballer of the Year has an interesting theory for why his defensive work has been so impressive recently. Donegal’s Finnbarr Roarty claimed the award at Friday night’s PwC 2025 All-Stars ceremony, as his side won the Ulster and also went on to the All-Ireland final. And speaking to the […]
4 months ago
All-Star Football nominees announced as record that has stood since 1996 is broken
Donegal dominate the list, while two Kerry players make the Footballer of the Year shortlist All-Ireland SFC runners-up Donegal dominate the PwC All-Star Football nominees for 2025, with 10 nominations compared to Kerry’s nine. It is the first time since 1996 that the winner of the All-Ireland SFC has not received the most nominees. Jack […]
6 months ago
Jim McGuinness and Donegal lose three key backroom team members
Big shoes to fill. Last year’s All-Ireland finalists Donegal have announced that three members of the senior footballer’s backroom staff have left the set-up. Team selector and coach, Luke Barrett, has left to do a Masters in Skill Acquisition in Sport at Munster Technological University, while physios Shane McClean and Joseph O’Donnell have also departed. […]
6 months ago
Armagh legend on why his team would not have controversial Donegal move
An interesting take! Donegal took the unusual decision to break away early from the pitch parade ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland final loss to Kerry. The move was booed by some inside the stadium and criticised in other quarters. While it is impossible to say whether it was detrimental to Donegal’s below-par performance on the day, […]
8 months ago