I don't think anyone will come close. Down or Derry probably have the best chance of beating them if Donegal take their eye off the ball but if they make the final they will win it easily. Fair play to them, they are so close to creating donegal history.

They are catching up on the other teams in terms of total Ulster wins.
1: Cavan 39
2: Armagh 14
3: Monaghan 13
4: Tyrone 13
5: Down 12
6: Antrim 10
7: Donegal 7
8: Derry 7
9: Fermanagh 0

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 27/05/2013 18:32:16    1392884

Never knew cavan had so many ulster titles.

Surprise to see donegal and derry near the bottom yet both have 7 each. Very competitive province.

doyle55 (Westmeath) - Posts: 13 - 27/05/2013 19:29:58    1392942

Yeah it's a great championship. mad to yhink donegal onlu had 5 titles 3 years ago.

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 27/05/2013 21:12:23    1393086

Donegal now look like clear favourites for Ulster, but there is always a slight chance of a major shock. It will be Interesting to see the other side of the draw fairs out, with Monaghan, Antrim, Cavan and Fermanagh all in with an equal shout of reaching an Ulster final.
Whichever team does reach the Ulster final from that side of the draw, will have gained valuable experience and confidence from their winning run.

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3057 - 28/05/2013 09:16:14    1393202

Down are up next. Donegal have never been 1/6 favs against anybody. Wonder how they'll fare!

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 09/06/2013 19:43:22    1402504

So they have handled the 2nd and 3rd best teams in Ulster with relative ease. The famous 3 in a row looks on. Cavan will put up a better test than Monaghan so I hope it's them.

BettystownRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 3353 - 23/06/2013 19:50:47    1413602

I would favour Cavan in the other Semi final, However it would be foolish to write off Monaghan. Either way, the reigning Ulster Champions & All Ireland Champions await them in the Ulster final. Neither of these two sides are push overs, and there will be no hammerings dished out in this final, regardless of who Donegal play.

Donegal contest their 12th Ulster final in 24 years, and are looking to win 3 x Ulster titles in a row for the first time in their history. They will be hungry to achieve this 3 in a row, especially since they have emerged from the tougher side of the Ulster draw for the 3rd year running.

Also worth noting that Donegal could well be at full strength for the first time this season.

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3057 - 24/06/2013 12:02:34    1414081

Donegal contest their 12th Ulster final in 24 years

That's some record in itself there.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12122 - 24/06/2013 12:23:49    1414117

If a county is to stop Donegal, it will either be Dublin or Mayo.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9798 - 24/06/2013 16:52:36    1414517

Haha, my Kerry friend, I would add your own great county and Cork to that list. Don't think for one second you're being overlooked!

Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1478 - 24/06/2013 17:06:33    1414541

To win 10 matches in a row during the current run in Ulster is very impressive and the tough games certainly helps them when they get on the All-Ireland stage. I though they would win the three in a row this year and I see no reason why they can not win the All-Ireland as well.

Byanthon (Tyrone) - Posts: 1800 - 24/06/2013 17:20:25    1414556

To win 10 matches in a row during the current run in Ulster is very impressive and the tough games certainly helps them when they get on the All-Ireland stage. I though they would win the three in a row this year and I see no reason why they can not win the All-Ireland as well.

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They wont win the All Ireland.

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 24/06/2013 17:23:41    1414559

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1414559 To win 10 matches in a row during the current run in Ulster is very impressive and the tough games certainly helps them when they get on the All-Ireland stage. I though they would win the three in a row this year and I see no reason why they can not win the All-Ireland as well.

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They wont win the All Ireland.

And neither will Dublin come to think of it

Game2Halves (Tyrone) - Posts: 265 - 24/06/2013 17:26:22    1414567

If Donegal or Dublin wont win the all ireland who will? Mayo? Cork? Kerry? no county after those 5 i named will!!!

withdraw (Donegal) - Posts: 94 - 24/06/2013 17:49:54    1414593

Wayno1 never said they would in fairness pal.

Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 24/06/2013 17:56:32    1414604

Actually game2halves, Wayno1 has even said himself, if you ever actually read of any his posts that he doesn't think Dublin will win the all ireland this year either.
The winner will in my opinion come from either Donegal,Dublin or Mayo this year. Thats just my opinion anyway....so in answer to the original post Dublin or Mayo can stop Donegal.

Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 24/06/2013 18:01:27    1414610

My money would be on Donegal to win the All-Ireland. They have already beat two Division 1 teams, both tough intense games. Yesterday in particular will stand them in good stead for when they get to Croke Park. Dublin are Donegal's biggest threat, their strength and depth is unreal. The reason I don't mention Mayo is because they are yet to be challenged, we will have a better idea after they play a top 8 team if they have to capabilities of winning Sam this year. Without Cillian O'Connor I can't see it. Though we shall see.

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 24/06/2013 21:04:59    1414773

It will be very hard to stop donegal the only chance is one of the top 6 teams and it will have to be in croke park ,and the team will have to really make use of the space ,

bisto kid (Cavan) - Posts: 492 - 24/06/2013 21:26:45    1414797

Nobody will stop Donegal on their march for 3-in-a-row now.

peter_venkman (Down) - Posts: 320 - 24/06/2013 21:36:11    1414809

If Donegal or Dublin wont win the all ireland who will? Mayo? Cork? Kerry? no county after those 5 i named will!!!


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Oh yeah you are spot on. The winners will come from one of those 5 sides. Without doubt

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 24/06/2013 21:38:10    1414813