The Irish Times

Rory Gallagher’s resurgent Derry are a team on the rise

Division Two will hold no fear for Oak Leaf who have emerged from turbulent decade

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00

Donegal’s Leo McLoone retires from inter-county football

The 30-year-old Naomh Conaill man will be ‘a big, big loss’ says manager Declan Bonner

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 19:24

John O’Malley’s last-minute point sees Naomh Conaill prevail in Donegal

Glenties side take second replay by a point against 13-man Gaoth Dobhair

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 21:59

Everything you think you know about Mayo is wrong

Donegal feel the pain in the evening rain, as Mayo set-up semi-final showdown

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 01:00

Donegal march on to Ulster final after sublime half-hour does for Tyrone

Tyrone never fully recovered after Peter Harte was sent off on a black card

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 19:23

Michael Murphy comes on to settle things in Donegal’s favour

Forward scores 1-2 in tempestuous game against Armagh in Ballybofey

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 22:23

Odhran MacNiallais to the fore as Gaoth Dobhair claim 15th title

Long overdue victory for the Gaeltacht club helped by sending off of Marty Boyle

Sun Oct 21 2018 - 20:14

Jim McGuinness: Tyrone collective building up a head of steam

Harte’s men will feel an All-Ireland final place is at hand but Monaghan have big assets

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 07:00

Murphy returns to his devastating best as Donegal put Roscommon away

Glenswilly man scores nine points in masterclass at Dr Hyde Park

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 20:43

Jim McGuinness: Fine details are key as real business starts

Pace, aggression and tactical acumen a common theme for Dubs, Kerry and Donegal

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 07:15

Donegal saunter past Down who take 25 minutes to score

Donegal set up Ulster final showdown against former manager Rory Gallagher

Sun Jun 10 2018 - 20:14

McBrearty finds his range as Donegal see off Derry

Eight points from Donegal forward help ease the Tir Chonaill into Ulster semi-finals

Sun May 27 2018 - 19:03

Donegal look in it for the long haul after Cavan dismissal

Their unbeaten run at Ballybofey continues, which goes back eight years now to 2010

Sun May 13 2018 - 18:45

Tyrone leave Donegal with real relegation scrap after Omagh win

Mickey Harte’s side take the two points from tense encounter at Healy Park

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 21:35

Odhrán Mac Niallais and Leo McLoone set for Donegal returns

Duo opted out of panel in 2017 and have spent summer playing in New York

Sun Sept 24 2017 - 14:07

GAA congress focuses on reform and All-Ireland dates

Motions to bring forward dates of finals and replays will need more support to be passed

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 01:00

Injury ends Neil Gallagher’s Donegal career

Two-time All Star was one of the stars of 2012 All-Ireland winning side

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 20:17

Christy Toye reflects on a career of success and defiance

Donegal All-Ireland winner has called time on 15 years playing inter-county football

Mon Jan 30 2017 - 11:59

Leo McLoone opts out of the Donegal squad for 2017

Experienced Naomh Conaill clubman’s decision a blow for manager Rory Gallagher

Thu Dec 29 2016 - 20:30

Bring on Dublin, says Donegal’s McBrearty

Kilcar marksman was on fire against Cork, and when he gathered he pointed

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 01:08

Jim McGuinness: Donegal’s predictable nature stalled play

I felt Tyrone’s drive and mentality was coming from something bigger or beyond themselves

Tue Jul 19 2016 - 07:45

Donegal’s Ódhran MacNiallais happy to mix with big guns

Gweedore man prefers to play further up the field as he proved against Mayo

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 01:00

Donegal: where big names and youth collide

Recent new-look Donegal teams could look to a bench loaded with senior players

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 11:34

McLoone inspires Naomh Conaill to Donegal title

Glenties side come from behind to reclaim a title they last won five years ago

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 19:21

Donegal rivalry has new twist as Naomh Conaill take on St Eunan’s

Regan looks to make amends as Glenties rekindle contest with reigning champions

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00

Driven Mayo display marks end of the road for Donegal

Two superb goals cap a dominant performance from Connacht champions

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 12:47

Michael Murphy powers Donegal past Galway to set up Mayo clash

Captain proves fitness with brilliant display in midfield and attack

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 20:17

Donegal braced for showdown with resurgent Galway

Improving Tribesmen likely to ask serious questions of Rory Gallagher’s side

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 01:00

Rory Gallagher ready to put cards on table as Tyrone come to town

Donegal manger’s influence will be easier to recognise than during league campaign

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:01

Cork and Donegal meeting will again provide a marker for both sides

Teams cross paths in the Allianz League as they both search for new identities

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

Man on a mission Donaghy makes most of golden opportunity

A game that felt like it was holding its breath for the first 20 minutes of the second half turned on his goal in the 52nd minute

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 01:00

Donegal ready to end Armagh’s rollercoaster ride

Jim McGuinness’s side further down the road in terms of development

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 23:00

Dublin looking even better than last year

Jim McGuinness’s Donegal will fear nothing after recapturing Ulster title

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 09:00

Donegal determined to wrestle back their crown

Champions Monaghan facing a stern test in Ulster decider

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 23:00