By Frank Craig Donegal ladies travel to Swinford Park on Sunday as their 2020 League season opens against Mayo (throw-in, 2.30pm). The reigning Ulster champions went into last year’s NFL campaign seriously short on numbers and expectations, outside the group at least, were low. Advertisement However, Donegal defied the odds to not just stay in […]
Gallen itching to get back
By Frank Craig Oisin Gallen admits that it’ll be a frustrating experience for him as he watches Donegal run out in Ballybofey on Saturday night. The 19-year-old was one of the real finds for Declan Bonner in 2019. The MacCumhaills man would have loved to be involved – on his own patch – as Donegal […]
Quigley wins inside three rounds
Jason Quigley made light work of Mexico’s Fernando Marin early this morning as he scored a third round knockout win at the Hangar in Costa Mesa, California. In a one-sided bout, it was a nice combination, ending with a clean right hand, that finally dropped the Mexican to the floor. This was the Ballybofey man’s […]
A boxing crossroads…
Quigley keen to make up for lost time By Frank Craig Jason Quigley will have a new foe to contend with when he steps through the ropes early Friday morning at the Hangar in Costa Mesa, California. Advertisement Original opponent Oscar Cortes is a late pullout and has now been replaced by fellow Mexican Fernando […]
All-Ireland basketball joy for St Eunan’s College
St Eunan’s College: 78 Waterpark College: 52 St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, drove home to an All Ireland U19 B Boys Schools Cup title in dominant fashion at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght yesterday afternoon. Advertisement Luke Cassidy and Killian Gribben were the standout performers for the Letterkenny school, combining for 47 points between them […]
McGrath aiming for May 17 return
By Frank Craig Paddy McGrath has targeted Donegal’s massive Ulster SFC opener against Tyrone for his return to county colours. The Ardara man is approaching the midpoint of his rehabilitation programme having suffered a tear to his left anterior cruciate ligament in last August’s Super 8s loss to Mayo in Castlebar. Advertisement The player had […]
Horgan: We can’t afford another slow start
By Frank Craig Ollie Horgan has warned his Finn Harps side that another poor Premier League start will cost them this time out. Harps went a full 14 games last season before they finally netted their first win. They eventually dragged themselves off the basement spot before securing their top flight safety with a play-off […]
LYIT set to make Sigerson bow in Athlone
By Frank Craig Letterkenny Institute of Technology will play their first ever Sigerson Cup game away to Athlone IT this Sunday (throw-in, 2pm). Michael Murphy’s side tasted All-Ireland success last season in the Trench Cup, the second tier Gaelic football championship at third level. Advertisement The subsequent step up to Division 1 of the Higher […]
McLaughlin – a genuine Gaelic football superstar
By Frank Craig Geraldine McLaughlin has an unassuming demeanour that lowers guards. Like a Michael Murphy, Seamus Coleman or a Jason Quigley, she’s more often than not obliging and very helpful when ever she’s asked for a word or an opinion. Advertisement Beneath that personable front though is a fierce competitor. That’s hardly a revelation […]
MacNiallais rules out Donegal return
By Frank Craig Odhran MacNaillais won’t be returning to the Donegal fold in 2020. The mercurial Gaoth Dobair man confirmed his intentions to the Donegal News on Monday. Advertisement It’s a blow to Declan Bonner who had been trying to coax the player back into the Tir Chonaill reckoning for the past number of months. […]