Kieran McSweeny, TV3.

Malachy O’Rourke is this week bracing himself for what he believes is the ultimate test for anyone in the business of managing an inter-county Gaelic football team: plotting Donegal’s downfall.

AN altogether familiar scoreline but the All-Ireland champions’ way of going about it was far from usual.

THERE are two theories doing the rounds as to why All-Ireland club champions Crossmaglen weren’t, as per norm, awarded a team holiday.