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Michael Murphy captained Donegal to their second All-Ireland SFC title in 2012

Murphy to make Donegal comeback at 35

Three-time All-Star forward Michael Murphy is set for a sensational return to the Donegal senior footballers for the 2025 season.

Football • 06 Nov 24

An Clochán Liath are preparing for their first Donegal senior final in 60 years. Photo: Mary Bonner Rodgers

An Clochán Liath battling time and space in Donegal

After 60 years without a senior final appearance, An Clochán Liath are back in the showpiece in what has been a magical season for the Donegal club on a number of fronts.

Football • 13 Oct 24

Armagh's Barry McCambridge had a brilliant year

McCambridge the star on Sunday Game Team of the Year

Armagh secured their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in 22 years by beating Galway today and the Orchard County's triumph has been recognised with eight players on The Sunday Game's Team of the Year.

Football • 28 Jul 24

A dejected Shane O'Donnell following the All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Galway

'One dimensional' Donegal need to evolve - Whelan

When the dust settles on the 2024 All-Ireland football championship, regardless of who wins the novel final between Galway and Armagh, Donegal will be one of the stories of the year.

Football • 17 Jul 24

Galway's Jack Glynn, right, and Cillian McDaid, celebrate at the full-time whistle

Joyce: Greater experience told for victorious Galway

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce believes his side's greater experience told coming down the stretch as his side booked their place in a second All-Ireland final in three years at Donegal's expense.

Football • 14 Jul 24

Matthew Tierney reacts after Galway's first-half goal against Donegal

Galway hold firm in tense finale to reach decider

Galway finished strongly in a tense finale to overcome Donegal and book their spot in a second All-Ireland final in three years.

Football • 15 Jul 24

AI SFC semi-final recap: Galway 1-14 Donegal 0-15

Read how it all unfolded as Galway booked their place in the All-Ireland final against Armagh on 28 July.

Football • 14 Jul 24

"The size of opportunity for both teams makes it unmissable drama."

Chance ramps up for Donegal and Galway after Kerry exit

An All-Ireland semi-final and no Dublin or Kerry left. The sense of opportunity was already huge but Armagh's heroics yesterday ramped things up another level.

Football • 14 Jul 24

Brendan McCole is enjoying a superb season for Donegal

Comer or Walsh? McCole's assignment key for Donegal

Before the ball is even thrown in this afternoon, we will find out who Jim McGuinness considers to be Galway's biggest scoring threat - Damien Comer or Shane Walsh.

Football • 14 Jul 24

From left - Rian O'Neill, David Clifford, Damien Comer and Daire Ó Baoill - will all look to play a key part over the weekend

All-Ireland SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

A guide to the weekend's action when four will become two in the race for Sam Maguire.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Jeaic Mac Ceallabhui is the only change to the starting teams

GAA teams: Mac Ceallabhui handed start for Donegal

Jeaic Mac Ceallabhui has been handed a first championship start for Donegal, while Galway are unchanged for Sunday's All-Ireland football semi-final.

Football • 12 Jul 24

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce celebrates with members of his staff after beating Dublin

O'Donnell optimistic but Galway 'have nothing won yet'

Former Galway defender Gary O'Donnell is confident his old-team-mates won't have gotten carried away from knocking holders Dublin out as they prepare for an All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

Football • 12 Jul 24

Jim McGuinness speaking to his players before they beat Armagh in the Ulster SFC final

McGuinness makes Donegal men feel invincible - McHugh

Mark McHugh admits he shouldn't have been surprised at the impact Jim McGuinness has had in his second spell with Donegal, after witnessing his inspirational qualities as a player in the 2012 All-Ireland-winning team.

Football • 10 Jul 24

'Both Donegal and Galway have confounded their stereotypes this year'

Can star-studded Galway cope with Donegal's energy?

A huge opportunity presents for the four All-Ireland football semi-finalists, with the Donegal-Galway clash a coin-flip

Football • 11 Jul 24

Current Galway manager Padraic Joyce in action against Donegal's Michael Murphy during the 2009 SFC qualifier at Markievicz Park

Little to choose from in Donegal - Galway rivalry

Donegal and Galway have only ever met seven times previously in the All-Ireland SFC, and while it's three wins apiece and a draw, the winner has never gone on to lift Sam Maguire.

Football • 10 Jul 24

Kerry disposed of Derry on Sunday and face another Ulster outfit in the semi-finals

Armagh and Kerry to play in first semi-final

The All-Ireland Football Championship semi-final schedule has been set with Armagh and Kerry to play the first game, after the Tailteann Cup final on Saturday.

Football • 01 Jul 24

Michael Langan, left, and Oisin Gallen celebrate Donegal's victory

Donegal power past Louth to reach All-Ireland semi

Donegal are through to their first All-Ireland SFC semi-final in a decade, a power-packed second-half performance at Croke Park propelling them beyond a game but eventually overwhelmed Louth.

Football • 30 Jun 24

All-Ireland SFC QF recap: Donegal 1-23 Louth 0-18

Donegal beat Louth 1-23 to 0-18 to set up an All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Galway.

Football • 30 Jun 24

Jim McGuinness is in year one of his second spell in charge of Donegal

McGuinness giving Donegal belief again in 2024

Jim McGuinness has brought a bif of the swagger back to Donegal football, according to Peadar Mogan, as they prepare for Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-final against Louth.

Football • 27 Jun 24

Oisín Gallen has continued in 2023 where he left off last season in a Donegal jersey

Donegal ace Gallen proving to be a cut above

Fully fit and enjoying an injury-free run for Donegal, Oisín Gallen is delivering on his potential as Jim McGuinness plots another lengthy championship journey.

Football • 30 Jun 24

Ger Brennan getting the congratulations after guiding Louth to the All-Ireland quarter-finals for the first time

'Louth there to compete, not to make up the numbers'

Louth football boss Ger Brennan on the county's run to the All-Ireland quarter-finals, and the importance Gaelic football in the county and its new-found stars nationally.

Football • 25 Jun 24

McGuinness looking forward to a break in hectic season

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness is looking forward to a rare break after his side clinched top spot in their group with a comprehensive win over Clare.

Football • 16 Jun 24

Donegal's Oisin Gallen is tackled by Cillian Rouine of Clare

Donegal hammer Clare to secure top spot and week off

Donegal clinched top spot in their group with a comprehensive win over Clare - the third round game was something of a walk in the park for Donegal as Clare put up very poor opposition.

Football • 15 Jun 24

Donegal came off second best against Cork

Whelan: Ulster sides showing miles on the clock

RTÉ GAA analyst Ciarán Whelan believes that Ulster teams' struggles once they hit the All-Ireland series has only been elevated by the introduction of the new round-robin.

Football • 04 Jun 24

Donegal players celebrate with the Nickey Rackard Cup in Croke Park

Donegal rally to seal Nicky Rackard Cup

Donegal battle to in the final quarter to comeback against Mayo in Nicky Rackard Cup winning 3-17 to 0-22.

Hurling • 02 Jun 24

Donegal GAA

Murphy to make Donegal comeback at 35

An Clochán Liath battling time and space in Donegal

McCambridge the star on Sunday Game Team of the Year

'One dimensional' Donegal need to evolve - Whelan

Joyce: Greater experience told for victorious Galway

Galway hold firm in tense finale to reach decider

AI SFC semi-final recap: Galway 1-14 Donegal 0-15

Chance ramps up for Donegal and Galway after Kerry exit

Comer or Walsh? McCole's assignment key for Donegal

All-Ireland SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

GAA teams: Mac Ceallabhui handed start for Donegal

O'Donnell optimistic but Galway 'have nothing won yet'

McGuinness makes Donegal men feel invincible - McHugh

Can star-studded Galway cope with Donegal's energy?

Little to choose from in Donegal - Galway rivalry

Armagh and Kerry to play in first semi-final

Donegal power past Louth to reach All-Ireland semi

All-Ireland SFC QF recap: Donegal 1-23 Louth 0-18

McGuinness giving Donegal belief again in 2024

Donegal ace Gallen proving to be a cut above

'Louth there to compete, not to make up the numbers'

McGuinness looking forward to a break in hectic season

Donegal hammer Clare to secure top spot and week off

Whelan: Ulster sides showing miles on the clock

Donegal rally to seal Nicky Rackard Cup