The Irish Times

Kevin McStay: Ulster final could serve up a tactical treat

The kick-out is now the critical metric in deciding majority of Gaelic football games

Tue May 24 2022 - 05:30

GAA championship previews: Not a lot to separate Donegal and Armagh

Galway will have to overcome problems with Mayo’s physical power

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00

Donegal hang on for win as things get hot and heavy with Armagh

League encounter in Letterkenny proves tasty appetiser to championship clash

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 19:07

Dublin revival continues as top trumps shine in win over Donegal

Dublin outscored Donegal 1-9 to 0-2 through 35 minutes of playing time at one stage

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 20:07

Donegal a study of perplexity ahead of daunting Croke Park trip

Declan Bonner was a player last time Donegal beat Dublin in Croke Park league game

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 08:00

Monaghan rock Donegal with a little death metal to end Ballybofey run

Home side lose first league game in 12 years at MacCumhaill Park

Sun Mar 13 2022 - 17:33

Dublin the only Division One side with nothing to shout about after weekend

Jack O’Connor’s Kerry held on his return to Kildare as three Sunday games end level

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 06:00

Kevin McStay: Outdated and inadequate championship structure simply has to go

Leitrim’s humiliation just the latest evidence that the era of the annual Big Day Out is over

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00

Ulster breathes fresh life into football championship

McBrearty’s superb late point helps Donegal squeeze past defiant Derry

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Michael Murphy limps off as Donegal dismantle Down

Declan Bonner hopeful talisman will be fine as his side deliver assured attacking display

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 16:49

Jim McGuinness: This could be Patrick McBrearty’s year

Less games has helped Dublin, while clouds hang over Donegal, Kerry and Tyrone

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 09:00

This Donegal team have no real choice but to focus on attack

League suggests Ulster Championship will be even more of a tombola spin than usual

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 08:00

Darragh Ó Sé: Dublin deserve credit for driving standards up across the board

The skill levels of modern footballers is so much higher than it has ever been

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 08:33

Relief for Donegal as fans return for draw in Armagh

McBrearty inspires comeback as teams play in front of fans at the Athletic Grounds

Sat May 29 2021 - 22:56

Concerns for Declan Bonner as leaky Donegal also suffer Murphy blow

Captain suffers hamstring injury as Donegal come back to draw with Monaghan

Sat May 22 2021 - 20:04

Weekend GAA previews: TV details, throw-in times and verdicts

There are three provincial football finals and two All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00

Determined Donegal have the bit between their teeth

Declan Bonner pleased with his side’s emphatic dismantling of Armagh in Cavan

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 01:00

No sign of complacency as relentless Donegal thrash Armagh

Declan Bonner’s side are a cut above in Cavan as they march into the Ulster SFC final

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 15:43

Kevin McStay: Donegal are now serious All-Ireland contenders

Victory over Tyrone on a weird, wild day puts them firmly in the mix for Sam Maguire

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 06:00

League title just a stepping stone for formidable Kerry

Convincing win over understrength Donegal shows Kingdom in rude health for championship

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Donegal SFC final postponed until October 7th over coronavirus concerns

Kilcar panel member tested positive while players from both panels are in self-isolation

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 18:28

Donegal beat Monaghan in between the sheets of hail at Ballyshannon

Monaghan lose grip on the contest after being reduced to 13 players in second half

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 19:53

Paul Mannion pounces as Dublin see off unlucky Donegal

The meeting of the All-Ireland and Ulster champions provided an exciting contest

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 22:08

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

Kevin McStay: Mayo may be washed away by blue wave

Fully firing Dublin at Croke Park looks too tough an assignment for Horan’s side

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 06:00

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

Mayo keep on keeping on to book semi-final spot

Long road leads back to Croke Park after Super 8s win over Donegal

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 14:08

Super 8s previews: Donegal look to have too much game for Mayo

Kerry, Dublin and Cork look poised for success in final round of games

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 06:00

Deja vu for Rochford and Mayo as Donegal come to play for keeps

Never mind round robins. The most crucial match in the last round will be winner-takes-all

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 06:00

Darragh Ó Sé: Mayo will have no fear of Donegal's Rochford factor

Idea that their former manager will prove Donegal’s trump card will inspire players

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 07:00

Kerry and Donegal finishes level after a mesmerising match

Donegal captain Michael Murphy scores an injury time free to end match in a draw

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 20:42

Kerry aiming to show their title credentials on the big stage

Munster champions’ attack can give them the edge over Donegal at headquarters

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 06:03

Kerry and Kilkenny clicking into gear at right time

Mayo given a hiding in Killarney while Donegal knuckle down to see off plucky Meath

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 06:00

Donegal’s victory tinged with sadness over news of rally driver’s death

Side lift their tenth Ulster championship title on day Manus Kelly tragically dies in rally event

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 06:00