RORY KAVANAGH’S autobiography ‘Winning’ will be on sale from October.

Kerry won last year’s All-Ireland title without the services of Colm Cooper, the most sublimely gifted footballer in the country. Think about that.

Donegal captain Michael Murphy’s disciplinary record has been wiped clean after he served a one-game suspension last weekend, Croke Park has confirmed.

Rory Kavanagh has admitted that opting to retire from inter-county football after being involved for 14 years was "the hardest decision" he ever had to make.

St Eunan’s 0-9 Glenswilly 0-6

Newly-appointed Donegal manager Rory Gallagher last night expressed his gratitude to predecessor Jim McGuinness.

Naomh Conaill may appeal their defeat by Glenswilly in the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta Donegal SFC semi-final to the Ulster Hearings Committee.

Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Ireland International Rules captain Michael Murphy said it would be wrong of him to consider a club versus country clash ahead of Glenswilly’s Donegal final against St Eunan’s on Sunday.

The RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta Donegal SFC final will be a local derby next Sunday with Glenswilly and St Eunan’s of Letterkenny winning their respective semi-finals.

The Donegal SFC began with a bang this weekend with Kilcar defeating the 2013 champions Glenswilly.

Jim McGuinness has called for all football calendars to be condensed so that clubs have exclusive access to their county players for longer periods of time.

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness claimed Dublin’s attacking approach would be “murdered” during summer’s championship, according to Joe Brolly.

The secretary of the Donegal Competition Controls’ Committee has warned of “a potential crisis” in 2014 with the postponement of the SFC and IFC until after the county team conclude their All-Ireland campaign.

Ballinderry Shamrocks 1-13 Glenswilly 2-06

Mount Leinster Rangers, Dr Crokes and Ballinderry claimed AIB Provincial Senior titles in Leinster, Munster and Ulster respectively this afternoon.

AIB ULSTER CLUB SFC FINAL:

Glenswilly and Ballinderry Shamrocks booked their places in the AIB Ulster Senior Club Football Final following today's Senior club football action.

Roslea (Fermanagh) 1-12 Ballinagh (Cavan) 0-11

Glenswilly (Donegal) 1-10 St Gall’s (Antrim) 0-10

Former All-Ireland Club SFC Champions Crossmaglen Rangers must face Kilcoo again in Ulster, where Ballinderry Shamrocks, Glenswilly and Roslea recorded wins; Dr Crokes and Ballinacourty were victorious in Munster, while Longford Slashers beat Rathnew in the opening game of the 2013 AIB Leinster Club SFC.

Senior Football titles were up for grabs in Armagh, Donegal, Kerry, Laois, Meath, Down, Limerick and Waterford this afternoon.

Ireland captain Michael Murphy said he is fully prepared to lead out his country this evening, just 21 hours before he plays for Glenswilly in the Donegal SFC final.

Donegal forward Michael Murphy has been named as Ireland's captain for next Saturday's first International Rules Test, despite doubts over how much of the game he will play.

Michael Murphy looks set to have a busy weekend later this month after his Glenswilly side qualified for the Donegal SFC final.

Ireland International Rules manager Paul Earley has today confirmed that Donegal's powerhouse full-forward Michael Murphy will captain Ireland for the fast-approaching two-Test series against Australia.

Malin turned the Raidió na Gaeltachta Donegal SFC on its head with a spectacular win over champions St Eunan’s in Buncrana on Saturday night.

Footballer-of-the-year Karl Lacey returns to the Donegal side for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final with Mayo in Croke Park (4pm).

There were some big casualties in the Raidió na Gaeltachta Donegal SFC at the weekend in its first season using first round groups.

Donegal received an unexpected ticket boost with Tyrone returning 1,000 unsold tickets for Sunday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final.

Kildare 2-14 Donegal 1-13

Donegal keep faith with the side that got the better of Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final for Sunday’s final against Mayo.

A priest has said Donegal needs no greater incentive to go on and win the All-Ireland than to honour tragic GAA fan Andrew Duffy.

Amid the hysteria at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones yesterday afternoon as Donegal celebrated their first retention of the Ulster championship as only they can, manager Jim McGuinness got a quiet chance to reflect.

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has confirmed Neil Gallagher will play no part in Sunday week’s Ulster final against Down.

Donegal midfielder Neil Gallagher is in danger of missing Sunday week's Ulster SFC final against Down.

Donegal’s preparations for the Ulster final have been dealt a blow with the news that midfielder Neil Gallagher is a serious doubt after picking up an injury in a club game.

Donegal captain Michael Murphy faces a race against time to be fit for their Ulster SFC opener against Cavan on May 20, after sustaining a knee injury in last Saturday's Allianz League loss to Dublin.

ARMAGH

MONAGHAN champions Latton enjoyed their first Ulster Club SFC success when defeating Glenswilly in the quarter-final at Ballybofey.

Tomorrow

HIS county may have won six of the last seven Leinster SFC titles but Pat Gilroy believes that the provincial championships have had their day and should be replaced by a more equitable system.

GARY McDAID, manager of Donegal senior football champions Glenswilly, has launched a scathing attack on the county board for scheduling a crucial relegation battle against Cloughaneely for tomorrow afternoon.