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Ryan McHugh celebrates Donegal's second goal against Louth

McHugh hoping Donegal odyssey leads to promised land

The McHugh family tree contains three members with Celtic Crosses to their name - and Ryan McHugh is hoping to make it a quartet against Kerry.

Football • 24 Jul

Niall Morgan: 'Boys were actually passing the ball to me just for the sake of passing'

Morgan and McHugh drill into potential rules impact

Two weeks after the Football Review Committee's set of trial rules were road-tested in the inter-provincial series at Croke Park, the debate about their efficacy and potential impact rumbles on. Ryan McHugh and Niall Morgan offered their thoughts on the changes.

Football • 03 Nov 24

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness, left, and Ryan McHugh in January

McHugh keen for final replays over shootouts after epic

Donegal might have ended a five-year wait to reclaim the Ulster title via a penalty shootout but Ryan McHugh would prefer other means of deciding epic battles like the one they had with Armagh on Sunday.

Football • 15 May 24

Ryan McHugh (L) and Michael Murphy enjoyed great success together with Donegal

McHugh: There can be life in Donegal after Murphy

Donegal's Ryan McHugh has said that there is enough talent in Donegal to ensure that there can be life after Michael Murphy – even if their most famed player will prove irreplaceable.

Football • 19 Nov 22

The maor foirne role was effectively discontinued last year

Side show: Will Maor Foirne absence be felt on pitch?

Former All-Ireland winning Tipperary hurling manager Liam Sheedy and two-time Donegal All-Star Ryan McHugh shared their thoughts with RTÉ Sport about the absence of Maor Foirnes to deliver instructions on-field in light of water breaks being scrapped.

GAA • 29 Jan 22

'What you want to be doing is playing games and with the new proposal you're literally going to be playing games every week'

'Change is good' - McHugh excited by 'Green' proposal

Donegal's Ryan McHugh has backed the 'Green Proposal' reform of the All-Ireland Football Championship, indicating that in his view that "change is a good thing" and a revamp has been needed.

GAA • 26 Jan 22

Kerry's David Clifford scores from the spot during last season's championship clash with Kildare

Spot the difference: Shootouts on minds of GAA stars

Championship games may come down to penalties this season and most players understand it's a necessary remedy in Covid times.

GAA • 09 Oct 20

McHugh celebrates after the final whistle

Ryan McHugh catching up with his father's medal count

It was the 25-year-old's third Ulster winners' medal - and the two-time All Star is hoping that there is more to come.

GAA • 24 Jun 19

Michael Murphy lifts the Anglo Celt for the fifth time

Donegal's decade of dominance in Ulster

In the last nine seasons, Donegal have doubled their haul of provincial titles from five to ten, with Michael Murphy captain every time.

GAA • 24 Jun 19

Donegal celebrate their Division 2 Allianz League success

Donegal well placed to create more headlines in 2019

In a decade that began with the county well down the footballing pecking order, the years that followed have certainly given Donegal more highs than lows and there is much hope that more positivity can emerge in the weeks ahead.

GAA • 23 May 19

'It was huge turning point in Donegal's year'

Ahead of his expected return to the county scene, Ryan McHugh reflects on Patrick McBrearty's absence for key games last summer, while also lamenting the loss of Odhrán MacNiallais for this year's championship.

GAA • 13 May 19

Ryan McHugh out for rest of year due to concussion

Former Young Footballer of the Year Ryan McHugh will not play again this year due to a concussion.

GAA • 26 Sep 18

Ryan McHugh lashed home Donegal's second goal in their Ulster final win over Fermanagh in Clones

McHugh: We've opened up this year and put up big scores

Donegal's Ryan McHugh said his team knew at the start of the year that they needed to develop their attacking game if they wanted to win silverware.

GAA • 25 Jun 18

Paddy McBrearty hit eight points for Kilcar.

McBrearty on form as Kilcar sink Scotstown

Paddy McBrearty inspired Kilcar to a surprise AIB Ulster club SFC quarter-final win over Scotstown.

GAA • 30 Oct 17

Ryan McHugh has suffered an ankle injury

Ryan McHugh out of Donegal's showdown with Mayo

Ryan McHugh will miss Donegal's Castlebar clash with Mayo this Sunday due to an ankle injury, and is unlikely to recover in time for the final should Rory Gallagher's men make it.

GAA • 30 Mar 17

Ryan McHugh in action for Donegal against Dublin in this year's All-Ireland quarter-final

Ryan McHugh: Every game against Dublin a cup final

Donegal's Ryan McHugh says that every game against Dublin is "the biggest match" after the Sky Blues' "phenomenal" achievement of winning back-to-back All-Ireland titles.

GAA • 08 Dec 16

Michael Quinlivan hit 2-27 for Tipperary who reached the All-Ireland semi-final for the first time since 1935

Who can break Dublin/Mayo All Stars selection?

A total of 45 footballers have been nominated for an All Star for their exploits over the 2016 season, but history would suggest the odds are stacked against those outside of All-Ireland finalists Dublin and Mayo.

Football • 06 Oct 16