DYLAN Mulholland expects a really tough match with Monaghan in Donegal’s second Ulster Under 20 match on Wednesday.
Donegal were fortunate to get a win in their opener while the Farney side came unstuck against Derry.
There was no shame in a three-point defeat against the Oak Leaf county and Monaghan will be under pressure if they don’t get a result when Donegal come to ‘Blayney.
Mulholland feels Donegal will have to be at themselves to get a result.
“Monaghan are a good team.
“Everyone in Ulster is a good side.
“Monaghan got to the All-Ireland Final when this age group was at minor.
“No opponent is going to be weaker than the other. Every game in the group is going to be really tough and we just have to get ourselves right now and look forward to the match.
“We will try and bring as much energy as we can and try and get another two points.”
Mulholland lined out at wing-forward against Fermanagh and was busy throughout.
Donegal have had it easy against the Erne side at minor level in recent years but it was a different story on Wednesday night.
“It was very touch-and-go.
“They came at us very hard from the start and got a few goals in the first half.
“We started slow and they built on that.
“It was hard getting back into it but we eventually found a bit of rhythm.
“We got a few scores and just worked our way back into the game.
“We knew in the second half that they were going to come with energy and we just had to weather that.
“We had to get our hands on ball and do what we could and thankfully we came through.”
It was a big day for the Buncrana club as they hosted the match with Fermanagh and there was a good crowd at the Scarvey.
Mulholland used his local knowledge to fire over two good points.
“I was happy enough.
“It doesn’t matter really who puts them over but it’s always good to get a few scores in front of your home crowd.
“Not everyone gets to say they get to play for the county on their own home pitch and it’s a privilege.
“I was happy that I was able to do it and make the most of it.”