Donegal GAA
Football is the dominant code in Donegal and the county that has produced some of the best Ulster players of recent times, including All-Ireland-winning captain Michael Murphy. The highlights of the county’s footballing history have been the two All-Ireland victories in 1992 and 2012 while also reaching the final in 2014 where they lost to Kerry. Over the next few years they were always in and around the conversation for All-Ireland contenders and one of the teams to watch. However, following Jim McGuinness’s exit and some off the field controversies, the attention has shifted away from the field for Tír Chonnaill and the team have struggled to keep up with the likes of Tyrone, Derry and Armagh. Last season, Donegal welcomed backMcGuinness with and went on to be one of the dominant forces in football, winning the Division Two title in the league, the Ulster SFC title, both in tight finals against Armagh and getting to the All-Ireland semi-finals, where they lost out to Galway. In hurling, the county have won the Nicky Rackard Cup on four occasions, including in 2024, while they finished runners-up twice.
Donegal v Dublin: Match details, throw-in time and how to watch as Donegal finally start their season off against the Dubs
Jim McGuinness' side will face a weakened Dublin side after key players confirmed to have stepped away from Dessie Farrell’s panel
Naomh Padraig get pipped at the post in decider as the All-Ireland title heads to the Galway Gaeltacht
Fionan O Conghaile’s winner six minutes into injury time dashed Uisce Chaoin hopes as the Muff side ran out of luck at Croke Park
Down hurlers begin Division Two campaign with fine win over Kildare
Elsewhere in the second tier, Derry edged past Tyrone and Donegal lost by the minimum in Meath
Naomh Padraig miss out on glory as An Cheathrú Rua take the All-Ireland title
Donegal’s Naomh Padraig hope to get past the tough challenge of Gaeltacht side An Cheathrú Rua
GAA on TV: What matches can be watched Allianz Leagues in football and hurling get underway this weekend
The highly-anticipated clash between reigning league champions Derry and Ulster rivals Tyrone are among the highlights this weekend
Patrick McBrearty expects big games to turn on new rules
The Donegal forward admits it will be a while before players adapt to the FRC changes
Eamon McGee: Donegal management ‘had a path worn’ to Michael Murphy in bid to secure his return
All-Ireland winning captain to come out of retirement for 2025 season
Alternative Ulster – Division Two’s provincial battleground
Following a restructure of the National Hurling League, there will be a ‘mini-Ulster Championship’ feel to the new-look Division Two as Down, Derry, Donegal and Tyrone all jockey for position in the months ahead. Before the sliothar is thrown in this weekend, Neil Loughran gets the lowdown from all four camps…
Kerry v Donegal: Match details, throw-in time, how to watch as Donegal begin life back in the big time under McGuinness
Michael Murphy could make his return to the Tir Chonaill side after two years away from the scene
Our GAA Writers’ Football predictions ahead of the 2025 season
We asked our team of Sportswriters who they thought would win out across all football competitions, Here’s what they said...