By Frank Craig Jamie Brennan insists there are no guarantees for anyone in the Donegal squad. The Bundoran man was nominated for an All-Star in 2019 but he admits he remains a little frustrated with how the Super 8s went for both Donegal and himself. Advertisement The standout player in Ulster, a cagey championship where […]
Martin and Dunnion step into new roles
By Frank Craig Declan Martin is the new county secretary following his unopposed election last night in Ballybofey. The popular Naomh Muire clubman moves on following the completion of a five-year term as assistant secretary. He replaces another outgoing officer, Aideen Gillen. Advertisement “I wish Declan all the best,” said CCC chairman Frankie Doherty. “I worked […]
Surplus of €300k will go towards Convoy – Treasurer
By Frank Craig At last night’s County Convention in Ballybofey, Treasurer Alan Boyd’s accounts report showed a profit for the year of €311,430. However, the Gaoth Dobhair man explained that the majority of that surplus will go towards the Training Centre in Convoy. Advertisement “There is a profit this year,” he said. “But that figure […]
Chairman takes aim at Croke Park
By Frank Craig Chairman Mick McGrath in his report to this evening’s County Convention took aim at Croke Park and the way in which they dealt with outgoing secretary Aideen Gillen last August. The Dungloe club woman was handed an eight-week suspension earlier this year for her participation in the writing of a letter of […]
Treasurer’s report shows profit of over €300k
CONVENTION By Frank Craig At tonight’s County Convention in Ballybofey, Treasurer Alan Boyd’s accounts report showed a profit for the year of €311,430. Advertisement However, the Gaoth Dobhair man explained that the majority of that surplus will go towards the Training Centre in Convoy. He also appealed for Donegal supporters to get behind the current […]
Training Centre push crucial – Murphy
By Frank Craig Michael Murphy has said that while the Training Centre in Convoy is nearing completion it’s still going to take one last big push to see the project through to fruition. Donegal GAA are currently in the midst of a crucial fund-raising drive. Their bumper house draw is the centrepiece to it all with a number of other […]
Quigley makes ring return tonight
By Frank Craig Jason Quigley aims to bounce back in style tonight when he tangles with Abraham Crodero in California. The Donegal middleweight had his world title dreams derailed back in July when he suffered his first professional loss to the hard hitting Tureano Johnston. Advertisement Quigley – now training under former WBO World middleweight […]
40 not out for Glenties man Ward
By Frank Craig Glenties native Donal Ward (65) is one of a select group of 13 runners that will take part in their 40th consecutive KBC Dublin Marathon on Sunday as the race marks its ruby anniversary. A record 22,500 participants, supported by 1,500 volunteers, will tackle the 42.2km/26.2 mile course around the city centre […]
McGuinness: Space was at a premium
By Frank Craig Charles McGuinness said that there was a real claustrophobic feel to last Sunday’s Donegal SFC final. Both sets of players were touch tight off the ball and there was a real brute physicality to any coming togethers on it. Advertisement Young Charles McGuinness was playing in his first senior final and his […]
McHugh cannot see past Dublin
By Frank Craig Martin McHugh simply doesn’t envisage Kerry being able to stop Dublin in this season’s All-Ireland football final. Jim Gavin’s blue juggernaut is aiming for an historic five in a row. And the scary, perhaps even depressing thing, is that they appear to be at the absolute peak of their powers following that […]