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Replying To Commodore:  "I think McGuinness was fuming at the wasted goal chances on offer, twice in injury time we seen Eoin McGeehan wide open in front of goal, and ball carriers selfishly went for the point. Overall I think the new faces grew into the game as it went on, but it was still the experienced hands that drove it on. Daire O'Baoill looked immense, although its only January.

Overall its good to get another game in before the National League."
It was actually very uncharacteristic of McCahill to take the easy point. Usually he is very goal driven when he gets half a sniff but it's a massive learning curve for him. As pointed out a 5 point lead can be whittled away very quickly so that ball needs to be hand passed to McGeehin for the walk in goal. I'm sure he'll learn from it but make no mistake he is going to be a name on many lips in the very near future.

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2901 - 16/01/2026 12:12:24    2651303

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Replying To Commodore:  "I think McGuinness was fuming at the wasted goal chances on offer, twice in injury time we seen Eoin McGeehan wide open in front of goal, and ball carriers selfishly went for the point. Overall I think the new faces grew into the game as it went on, but it was still the experienced hands that drove it on. Daire O'Baoill looked immense, although its only January.

Overall its good to get another game in before the National League."
Jeez selfish? Maybe they didn't thin̈k he could get the goal in some supporters ye are .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 669 - 16/01/2026 13:17:03    2651317

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Replying To S1234:  "Jeez selfish? Maybe they didn't thin̈k he could get the goal in some supporters ye are ."
Did you see the incident?

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10195 - 16/01/2026 14:00:49    2651323

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Replying To S1234:  "Jeez selfish? Maybe they didn't thin̈k he could get the goal in some supporters ye are ."
McGuinness actually brought it up in his post match presser. It was literally a 3/4 Donegal men and just the Derry keeper. It was an error from a young player eager to do well.

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2901 - 16/01/2026 14:03:48    2651324

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Replying To panamasam:  "It was actually very uncharacteristic of McCahill to take the easy point. Usually he is very goal driven when he gets half a sniff but it's a massive learning curve for him. As pointed out a 5 point lead can be whittled away very quickly so that ball needs to be hand passed to McGeehin for the walk in goal. I'm sure he'll learn from it but make no mistake he is going to be a name on many lips in the very near future."
Aye, McCahill played brilliantly, he looks like an exciting player, as did most of the other new faces. Hoping Shaun Patton won't be out for long, as we will miss his kickout ability in the National League.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1561 - 16/01/2026 14:08:41    2651326

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Replying To S1234:  "Jeez selfish? Maybe they didn't thin̈k he could get the goal in some supporters ye are ."
Read my comment again, particular the bit "I think McGuinness was fuming",

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1561 - 16/01/2026 14:10:23    2651327

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Replying To S1234:  "Jeez selfish? Maybe they didn't thin̈k he could get the goal in some supporters ye are ."
You appear to have your finger on the Mayo pulse, any idea why is the Neary lad gone from the Mayo panel or Maheady from Crossmolina, them lads are good forwards. Why did they fall out of favour so quickly with Andy? Mayo have been desperate for forwards for ages.

Ulsterchamps72 (Donegal) - Posts: 177 - 16/01/2026 14:42:00    2651333

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Congrats to everyone involved yesterday evening. The silverware was a bonus but the main thing was getting experience and minutes into legs. Very impressed with the younger players and none look out of place. I'm sure the league will reveal more and I expect there will be plenty of opportunities for these players. It doesn't look like we'll be deviating too much from the game plan but my gut tells me we'll need more variation looking ahead. The squad strength now looks outrageously strong. Yes Monaghan were down a few big players but so were Donegal and to be able to bring on the likes of Ryan, Ban, Jason McGee and Peader from such a possession of strength on the scoreline just highlights the depth. To me it looks like all the Four Masters lads will have a part to play. Add in O'Hare, Max Campbell and Kieran Gallagher we're in a very strong place. Special mention to Shea Malone who took his goals well. It's tough playing inside the way we play but hopefully he continues to develop and get better as he has the potential to be a great addition. As far as I'm aware Campbell, Roarty, Muldoon, McCahill and the 2 Carr's are all under 20 this year with maybe the exception being Senan is that correct?

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2901 - 18/01/2026 12:40:32    2651579

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Shea Malone (2005)
Finnbarr Roarty (2006)
Kevin Muldoon (2006)
Max Campbell (2007)
Turlough Carr (2007)
Conor McCahill (2007)
Seanán Carr (2005)
I think it's very important to keep a strong U20 team together.

EP (Donegal) - Posts: 83 - 18/01/2026 13:00:12    2651583

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The McKenna Cup has been great this year, not just because we won it and a massive well done to all the team and players, they done us proud as always.
Great hope for the future of Donegal football, remember the despair of a few years ago? seems like a bad dream now.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3637 - 18/01/2026 14:48:13    2651605

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Replying To EP:  "Shea Malone (2005)
Finnbarr Roarty (2006)
Kevin Muldoon (2006)
Max Campbell (2007)
Turlough Carr (2007)
Conor McCahill (2007)
Seanán Carr (2005)
I think it's very important to keep a strong U20 team together."
So would that mean Shea and Senan are ineligible for the under twenties? I imagine there will be a big push for the under twenties this year. The managements seem to work in tandem going on last year.

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2901 - 18/01/2026 16:22:05    2651629

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Any word on Patton,Murphy and Gallen? Will it be championship time before we see them?

Dlweekender (Donegal) - Posts: 1 - 18/01/2026 17:46:52    2651646

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Donegal are in a great place for the present and future. Always had a young team but now ya throw in the 5-10 great young players that have been added to the panel, we could be set for the next decade. It's sad to see Paddy go (although I think he can be coaxed back) and we may not have much longer left of Ryan and Murphy but even still, what a talented bunch of players.

eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 262 - 18/01/2026 18:19:32    2651656

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Replying To eddieSize5Balls:  "Donegal are in a great place for the present and future. Always had a young team but now ya throw in the 5-10 great young players that have been added to the panel, we could be set for the next decade. It's sad to see Paddy go (although I think he can be coaxed back) and we may not have much longer left of Ryan and Murphy but even still, what a talented bunch of players."
Dpnegal just behind kerry but ye not looking bad

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1149 - 18/01/2026 19:43:58    2651699

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