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Replying To HEREBENJI:  "I know the Draw has been made for Ulster Championship 2026. Donegal v Down, Armagh v Tyrone in prelim etc, but have the dates been set yet and if not does anyone have an idea when they will be announced. Can't find anything on Ulster GAA website."
Donegal news saying today our game will be Sunday 26th April in odonnell park

Donegal-lad27 (Donegal) - Posts: 28 - 08/01/2026 14:51:58    2650276

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Replying To HEREBENJI:  "I know the Draw has been made for Ulster Championship 2026. Donegal v Down, Armagh v Tyrone in prelim etc, but have the dates been set yet and if not does anyone have an idea when they will be announced. Can't find anything on Ulster GAA website."
O'Donnell Park Sunday 26th April.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1409 - 08/01/2026 15:10:23    2650282

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Has anyone got the latest club rankings that Donegal news issued last week by any chance?

crnm (Donegal) - Posts: 103 - 09/01/2026 14:16:47    2650406

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Replying To crnm:  "Has anyone got the latest club rankings that Donegal news issued last week by any chance?"
As per Donegal News

1 Naomh Conaill
2 Gaoth Dobhair
3 St Eunans
4 Four Masters
5 St Michaels
6 Termon
7 Dungloe
8 Kilcar
9 MacCumhaills
10 Glenswilly
11 Downings
12 Glenfin
13 Naomh Columba
14 Ardara
15 Killybegs
16 Aodh Ruadh
17 Malin
18 Naomh Muire
19 St Nauls
20 Milford
21 Naomh Padraig, Muff
22 Buncrana
23 Red Hughs
24 Carndonagh
25 Bundoran
26 Burt
27 Fanad Gaels
28 Cloughaneely
29 Letterkenny Gaels
30 Naomh Bríd
31 St Mary's Convoy
32 Naomh Ultan
33 Robert Emmets
34 Pettigo
35 Na Rossa
36 Urris
37 Moville
38 Naomh Colmcille
39 Naomh Padraig, Lifford

HandballRef (Donegal) - Posts: 539 - 09/01/2026 20:33:20    2650465

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1. Naomh Conaill
2. Gaoth Dobhair
3. St Eunan's
4. Four Masters
5. St Michael's
6. Termon
7. Dungloe
8. Kilcar
9. Sean MacCumhaills
10. Glenswilly
11. Downings
12. Glenfin
13. Naomh Columba
14. Ardara
15. Killybegs
16. Aodh Ruadh
17. Malin
18. Naomh Muire
19. St Naul's
20. Milford
21. Naomh Pádraig, Uisce Chaoin
22. Buncrana
23. Red Hughs
24. Carndonagh
25. Realt na Mara
26. Burt
27. Gaeil Fhánada
28. Cloughaneely
29. Letterkenny Gaels
30. Naomh Bríd
31. St Mary's, Convoy
32. Naomh Ultan
33. Robert Emmets
34. Pettigo
35. Na Rossa
36. Urris
37. Moville
38. Naomh Colmcille
39. Naomh Pádraig, Lifford

HowManyStepsRef (Donegal) - Posts: 306 - 09/01/2026 21:02:41    2650471

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Replying To HandballRef:  "As per Donegal News

1 Naomh Conaill
2 Gaoth Dobhair
3 St Eunans
4 Four Masters
5 St Michaels
6 Termon
7 Dungloe
8 Kilcar
9 MacCumhaills
10 Glenswilly
11 Downings
12 Glenfin
13 Naomh Columba
14 Ardara
15 Killybegs
16 Aodh Ruadh
17 Malin
18 Naomh Muire
19 St Nauls
20 Milford
21 Naomh Padraig, Muff
22 Buncrana
23 Red Hughs
24 Carndonagh
25 Bundoran
26 Burt
27 Fanad Gaels
28 Cloughaneely
29 Letterkenny Gaels
30 Naomh Bríd
31 St Mary's Convoy
32 Naomh Ultan
33 Robert Emmets
34 Pettigo
35 Na Rossa
36 Urris
37 Moville
38 Naomh Colmcille
39 Naomh Padraig, Lifford"
Thanks for that handballref

crnm (Donegal) - Posts: 103 - 10/01/2026 01:19:00    2650486

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Replying To totalrecall:  "Has Niall O'Donnell left Donegal panel. A huge miss if true had injury problems last year but had a massive impact in ulster final when introduced. Is definitely a starter for me in Donegals best front 6"
I don't agree. Niall had been in and around the senior Inter-county scene for 8 or 9 years now at least, but has been inconsistent and generally has failed to fulfill the significant potential I believe he has. By now I expected him to have nailed down a starting place in the full forward line and be putting in All Star performances, but it just never materialized.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1551 - 10/01/2026 11:38:07    2650515

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The panel named for tomorrow is a lot less experienced than the one named last week.

Great to see some of them make their debuts. Inexperience aside I think we still should have enough to win and secure a seminfinal spot.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1409 - 10/01/2026 20:20:30    2650606

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Replying To peiledoir20:  "The panel named for tomorrow is a lot less experienced than the one named last week.

Great to see some of them make their debuts. Inexperience aside I think we still should have enough to win and secure a seminfinal spot."
Yes it's a very inexperienced lineup but good to see at the same time. It would be fantastic if a few of these young lads could really put their hands up & stake a claim for a place in the team in the bigger matches ahead.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10187 - 10/01/2026 21:55:34    2650615

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Great win away in Antrim, listened in on the radio, young lads done well in difficult conditions.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3626 - 11/01/2026 15:08:13    2650657

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Replying To Tirchonaill1:  "Great win away in Antrim, listened in on the radio, young lads done well in difficult conditions."
Was following along on Score Beo app.
When McGeehin was introduced, I wondered to myself half jokingly how long it would take him to score a goal.

Checked the app again a few minutes later.

Goal for Donegal - McGeehin

Lol

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10187 - 11/01/2026 17:27:33    2650680

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "Was following along on Score Beo app.
When McGeehin was introduced, I wondered to myself half jokingly how long it would take him to score a goal.

Checked the app again a few minutes later.

Goal for Donegal - McGeehin

Lol"
Lol I actually was thinking the same thing, but a lot of the other lads really impressed too. I know its very early and probably was more of a challenge game in reality, but good debut performances across the board.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1551 - 11/01/2026 21:13:57    2650714

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I was very impressed at how sharp and fit all the young players looked.I don't think I ever saw a Donegal team at any level win as much breaking ball.I know you have to take in to account the opposition and the horrendous underfoot conditions.
Hugh McFadden was very good also.

gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1212 - 12/01/2026 11:15:33    2650762

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Replying To gunman:  "I was very impressed at how sharp and fit all the young players looked.I don't think I ever saw a Donegal team at any level win as much breaking ball.I know you have to take in to account the opposition and the horrendous underfoot conditions.
Hugh McFadden was very good also."
Agree with that. Hugh puts in a shift every time. I enjoyed Jason's point in the first half and I hope he gets a good injury free run at it this year. The pitch was very very heavy with all the rain and I thought the athleticism was unreal among the debutantes. Very positive overall. I'd expect a slightly stronger team out on Wednesday night but it will be a great opportunity for the new additions to show what they have to offer as I'd expect derry to put out a fairly experienced side too.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 123 - 12/01/2026 12:23:16    2650781

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Replying To gunman:  "I was very impressed at how sharp and fit all the young players looked.I don't think I ever saw a Donegal team at any level win as much breaking ball.I know you have to take in to account the opposition and the horrendous underfoot conditions.
Hugh McFadden was very good also."
Hugh will be a man possessed this year I suspect given the hand he was dealt in the final last year. Crazy even thinking back now given he was one of our most consistent performers over the season.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1409 - 12/01/2026 12:45:27    2650787

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Replying To peiledoir20:  "Hugh will be a man possessed this year I suspect given the hand he was dealt in the final last year. Crazy even thinking back now given he was one of our most consistent performers over the season."
Indeed. Learnings taken you would hope. He might not be as young as he once was but he's in the shape of his life from what I can see. Hopefully he has as consistent a year this year.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 123 - 12/01/2026 13:24:30    2650799

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Would Hughie be a option at full forward..high ball into him and he knows how to score too?

RoryGall35 (Donegal) - Posts: 197 - 12/01/2026 14:39:08    2650810

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Replying To RoryGall35:  "Would Hughie be a option at full forward..high ball into him and he knows how to score too?"
NO

LKGael (Donegal) - Posts: 236 - 12/01/2026 15:30:40    2650818

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Replying To WeGoAgain:  "Indeed. Learnings taken you would hope. He might not be as young as he once was but he's in the shape of his life from what I can see. Hopefully he has as consistent a year this year."
The rule changes have definitely suited Hugh McFadden, last season he was phenomenal, expect more of it this year.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1551 - 12/01/2026 16:40:06    2650826

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