Donegal attacker Shane O’Donnell is hoping a big home crowd can help get the Ulster champions over the line what he expects to be “a tough challenge” against Louth this Sunday in Ballybofey (4pm).

Jim McGuinness’s side host the Leinster champions looking to book a return to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals after having finished second in Group 1 behind Tyrone and ahead of Cavan and Mayo, respectively.

Speaking to BBC Sport NI this week, O’Donnell says that the Tir Chonaill men are well aware of the challenge that the Wee County are set to bring at MacCumhail Park this weekend.

"It's been a long year so far, a lot of games played, so the bodies are feeling it, but ultimately, this is where we want to be, so we're happy," he stated.

"It will be a tough challenge against Louth but we will see how we get on. We played them twice last year and they ran us to the wire in the league and the championship when we played them in the quarter-final."

The St Eunan’s clubman added: "Louth will have plenty of confidence after getting the Leinster Championship this year. It will be a tough challenge, but we're looking forward to it. It's straight knockout from here, so it's going to be a big game.

"Home advantage will be a massive help. Usually when we're in Ballybofey, we get a big crowd out and the Donegal supporters have been great all year, especially for the home games. Hopefully, that will help us get over the line."

Tweet

Most Read Stories