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.
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...
Michael Murphy could make Donegal return against Kerry in League opener
The All-Ireland-winning former Donegal captain announced his return to the Donegal panel for the coming season
Queen’s and ATU Donegal face testing trips in Sigerson losers’ round
Queen's face University of Galway while ATU Donegal head to Maynooth
All-Ireland Club Junior Football Championship final details confirmed
Noamh Padraig’s final will form part of a triple-header at Croke Park, with Dublin’s hurlers and footballers facing Antrim and Mayo respectively
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For the third year in a row, there are three Ulster teams in the finals across the levels
Naomh Padraig make the All-Ireland final after beating rebel opponents on penalties
The Donegal side from the town of Muff will now take on An Cheathrú Rua from Galway in a bid to take on the All-Ireland Junior Football title.
GAA President Jarlath Burns intervenes in proposed Rory Gallagher appointment at Naas
The former Derry, Fermanagh and Donegal manager was reported to have been included in the backroom staff of the Kildare club for the upcoming season
Naomh Padraig march on to the All-Ireland semi-final after dismantling London opposition in Ruislip
The Muff side looked in control from start to finish, with Tara never seeming to find a foothold in the game