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So 2 National league games in Ballyshannon and only one in Letterkenny? Thoughts on that? With O Donnell park able to hold 2/3000 more I thought they would've gotten 2 of the 3 home league games. Maybe our record in ODP is a factor as to why we have picked 2 games for Ballyshannon.

dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 150 - 24/11/2025 11:30:33    2645864

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Replying To dgcrusader:  "So 2 National league games in Ballyshannon and only one in Letterkenny? Thoughts on that? With O Donnell park able to hold 2/3000 more I thought they would've gotten 2 of the 3 home league games. Maybe our record in ODP is a factor as to why we have picked 2 games for Ballyshannon."
Donegal have an excellent record in Ballyshannon ODP has a better stand. But the new pitch in Ballyshannon plays better in all kinds of weather

totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1169 - 24/11/2025 13:53:49    2645906

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Replying To dgcrusader:  "So 2 National league games in Ballyshannon and only one in Letterkenny? Thoughts on that? With O Donnell park able to hold 2/3000 more I thought they would've gotten 2 of the 3 home league games. Maybe our record in ODP is a factor as to why we have picked 2 games for Ballyshannon."
There should be no matches in Ballyshannon because of the lack of a Stand there. Rediculas that a so called County ground has no Stand with all the past County Board officers from that area.

Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 803 - 24/11/2025 17:40:02    2645942

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Replying To Scenicparish:  "There should be no matches in Ballyshannon because of the lack of a Stand there. Rediculas that a so called County ground has no Stand with all the past County Board officers from that area."
Jim on record as preferring Ballyshannon and our record there is impressive compared to Letterkenny. You can be sure Jim was consulted on this and will have had considerable influence.
There is more comfort for supporters in Letterkenny but you can't argue with the records in both

PeterQ92 (Donegal) - Posts: 172 - 24/11/2025 21:28:42    2645964

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Replying To PeterQ92:  "Jim on record as preferring Ballyshannon and our record there is impressive compared to Letterkenny. You can be sure Jim was consulted on this and will have had considerable influence.
There is more comfort for supporters in Letterkenny but you can't argue with the records in both"
Could be the same approach to last year's league. Get results on the board as quickly as possible and ensure Div1 safety. If that means playing more games in Fr Tierney to improve the chances of that happening so be it.

I think the Ulster darw is on this Thursday is it? A benign draw is well overdue.

2024:
QF: Derry (a)
SF: Tyrone
F: Armagh

2025:
Prelim: Derry (h)
QF: Monaghan (a)
SF: Down
F: Armagh

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10147 - 25/11/2025 09:41:58    2645980

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "Could be the same approach to last year's league. Get results on the board as quickly as possible and ensure Div1 safety. If that means playing more games in Fr Tierney to improve the chances of that happening so be it.

I think the Ulster darw is on this Thursday is it? A benign draw is well overdue.

2024:
QF: Derry (a)
SF: Tyrone
F: Armagh

2025:
Prelim: Derry (h)
QF: Monaghan (a)
SF: Down
F: Armagh"
Yes I think we are due a less challenging route this time, although probably hard to get such a draw in Ulster.

I have a feeling we could be drawn against our previous manager...

The new jersey is also out on Thursday so a big day all round.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1387 - 25/11/2025 10:56:19    2645991

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Replying To peiledoir20:  "Yes I think we are due a less challenging route this time, although probably hard to get such a draw in Ulster.

I have a feeling we could be drawn against our previous manager...

The new jersey is also out on Thursday so a big day all round."
QF: Home to Antrim
SF: Neutal v Cavan/Fermanagh
F: Whoever

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10147 - 25/11/2025 13:07:57    2646013

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "QF: Home to Antrim
SF: Neutal v Cavan/Fermanagh
F: Whoever"
I'd take that! The last two ulsters took a lot out of the players no matter what way you want to look at it so anything resembling a slightly less strenuous route would be most welcome.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 116 - 25/11/2025 13:41:58    2646020

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Replying To Scenicparish:  "There should be no matches in Ballyshannon because of the lack of a Stand there. Rediculas that a so called County ground has no Stand with all the past County Board officers from that area."
The reason ODP has a great stand compared to Fr Tierney park is because of Jim mcdaid, fair play to him. Apart from the stand no work done on terraces in ODP and little has been done since opening of stand. Ballyshannon doesn't have a good stand but plenty if work ongoing on terraces meaning good vantage point s from most areas in ground . The overriding consideration is our record there, not the accommodation of supporters. The choice of venues will have been made by Jim

totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1169 - 25/11/2025 14:21:32    2646026

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Replying To totalrecall:  "The reason ODP has a great stand compared to Fr Tierney park is because of Jim mcdaid, fair play to him. Apart from the stand no work done on terraces in ODP and little has been done since opening of stand. Ballyshannon doesn't have a good stand but plenty if work ongoing on terraces meaning good vantage point s from most areas in ground . The overriding consideration is our record there, not the accommodation of supporters. The choice of venues will have been made by Jim"
The last time I was in Fr Tierney Park the so called stand there was rows of concrete blocks that people were actually standing on, a health and safety issue surely.

Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 803 - 25/11/2025 20:44:56    2646066

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Pursue further education.

ryan (Donegal) - Posts: 755 - 25/11/2025 22:31:09    2646080

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Replying To ryan:  "Pursue further education."
Luke Barrett - He might be studying at UUJ Sports Division, in which case Owenbeg is nearby, as are most of the other Senior club grounds. I wouldn't say there was any great fall out.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1517 - 26/11/2025 13:05:02    2646127

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What do we make of the draw?

A home tie is always to be welcomed. Down are decent enough. They made us work for our win in the semi-final. I remember they fluffed a couple of great goal chance which could have made things very tricky. But you'd think that we should be well able to get the result. It'll be either Armagh/Tyrone in the semi-final, which would be a massive game. Can't really look beyond that really.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10147 - 28/11/2025 09:29:59    2646290

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "What do we make of the draw?

A home tie is always to be welcomed. Down are decent enough. They made us work for our win in the semi-final. I remember they fluffed a couple of great goal chance which could have made things very tricky. But you'd think that we should be well able to get the result. It'll be either Armagh/Tyrone in the semi-final, which would be a massive game. Can't really look beyond that really."
Not the worst of draws, Down are definitely improving but would fancy us at home! Tyrone or Armagh in the semi's if we make it will be a humdinger of a match. Looking forward to hopefully seeing some new additions to the squad for the season ahead, squad depth is as important as ever with the new rules and the amount of running involved.

dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 150 - 28/11/2025 11:06:49    2646308

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "What do we make of the draw?

A home tie is always to be welcomed. Down are decent enough. They made us work for our win in the semi-final. I remember they fluffed a couple of great goal chance which could have made things very tricky. But you'd think that we should be well able to get the result. It'll be either Armagh/Tyrone in the semi-final, which would be a massive game. Can't really look beyond that really."
If mc cumhaill park not available will it be o donnell park. If so with an all ticket game space will be limited. Were probably lucky that down won't travel in big numbers. What is the capacity of o donnell park.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2674 - 28/11/2025 11:07:05    2646309

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "What do we make of the draw?

A home tie is always to be welcomed. Down are decent enough. They made us work for our win in the semi-final. I remember they fluffed a couple of great goal chance which could have made things very tricky. But you'd think that we should be well able to get the result. It'll be either Armagh/Tyrone in the semi-final, which would be a massive game. Can't really look beyond that really."
Nothing easy, Down will be a tough opening match, and hard to see Fermanagh stopping Armagh or Tyrone in the other QF, so SF won't be any easier if we beat Down.

We've never won 3 consecutive Ulster titles before, it very difficult to achieve that level of consistent momentum without someone catching us off balance. Will be a very interesting year.

One positive is that we avoided the Preliminary round this year, will give some welcomed breathing space in what will be a very busy calendar.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1517 - 28/11/2025 17:54:28    2646364

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Replying To rorysboys:  "If mc cumhaill park not available will it be o donnell park. If so with an all ticket game space will be limited. Were probably lucky that down won't travel in big numbers. What is the capacity of o donnell park."
I think O Donnell Park is 7500 capacity, but not 100% on that anymore, as most grounds in Ulster have been reduced dramatically.

Mc Cumhaill park should be ready before then, its just a resurfacing, I would expect it to be in great shape.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1517 - 28/11/2025 18:01:36    2646366

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Replying To Commodore:  "I think O Donnell Park is 7500 capacity, but not 100% on that anymore, as most grounds in Ulster have been reduced dramatically.

Mc Cumhaill park should be ready before then, its just a resurfacing, I would expect it to be in great shape."
I heard yesterday that Omagh may come into play if Ballybofey isn't ready.

Ulsterchamps72 (Donegal) - Posts: 172 - 29/11/2025 13:13:51    2646423

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Congratulations to four masters in winning the U21A title, I must say they have some excellent footballers in that team, they are strong in every position. It will not be long before there players will be seeing senior success. Whenever the make the breakthrough at senior level, I think they could dominate senior football for a long time, provided they all stay around.
Hopefully some of them will add to the Donegal squad this year and bring a freshness to the team the same as roarty did last season.
Hard luck to the naomh conail team, no complaints beat by the better team. Although it's been a good year, senior champions, reserve champions and in the 21 final.
Now hopefully a great year ahead for Donegal, I'd be happy to stay up and then concentrate on the championship

The keeper (Donegal) - Posts: 743 - 30/11/2025 17:05:03    2646529

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