Michael Murphy

After Michael Murphy’s announcement, those who knew him in his previous Donegal stint were full of positivity ahead of the 35-year old’s return

Defending Donegal senior champions Naomh Connaill got their campaign underway by routing Cloughaneely by 19 points

The former captain believes the first year under Jim McGuinness should be one of consolidation

IS Gaelic Football no longer entertaining? Former Donegal skipper Michael Murphy isn’t quite sure but feels that constant tinkering with the rulebook isn’t the answer to improve the game. The five-time Allstar retired from inter-county duty last year and while trying to adapt to his new punditry position, Murphy has had a wider view of the game as a spectacle.

FORMER All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy won’t be putting his name forward to be the next Donegal manager but hasn’t ruled out the possibility of taking the post at some stage in the future.

PADDY McBrearty says the much-documented internal wranglings between the county board and its youth academy have had no negative impact on the Donegal senior team’s performances this year – with the Kilcar man insisting that player absenteeism was ultimately their downfall.

IF you were searching for a single moment that embodied the no-quarter-given, all or nothing depth of the Donegal-Monaghan rivalry, look no further than the shoulder.