Donaghy’s been unlucky, but so have other Kerry forwards

Donegal 3-12 Galway 0-11

Our experts run the rule over the sides still in the race for Sam Maguire.

It’s two weeks since Kieran McGeeney suggested that Donegal were not as physical a side as Dublin or Kerry and, though it seemed like an odd observation at the time, it was one that bore more than a grain of truth yesterday.

Kerry 2-13 Donegal 2-11

The nominations have been announced for the GAA GPA Football All-Stars - champions Kerry have 11 nominations and beaten finalists Donegal have nine.

It’s no surprise Kerry lead the way with 11 All Star nominations, two more than beaten finalists Donegal and National League and Leinster winners Dublin.

Kieran Donaghy returned to his natural habitat in Croke Park yesterday – basking in the glow of the spotlight.

In the absence of Dublin, it seems nobody can call the clash of Donegal and Kerry in today’s All-

Jim McGuinness has made two changes to the side that overcame Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final for tomorrow’s decider at Croke Park.

Jim McGuinness was worried, damn worried, midway through that first half when Dublin were motoring through Donegal and popping over points at will from distance.

Armagh 1-11 Donegal 1-12

Donegal are being unfairly singled out and criticised for their policy of sidelining their club championship until the county team completes its championship duties, according to Jim McGuinness.

Monaghan 0-13 Donegal 0-07

Monaghan 0-13 Donegal 0-07

2012 All-Star Mark McHugh will line out for Donegal in Sunday's Ulster SFC semi-final showdown with Down at Kingspan Breffni Park (throw-in 2pm).

Columnist, Ray Silke, identifies the three key areas which saw Donegal emerge victorious in Sunday's Ulster clash of the titans.

Donegal 1-12 Kerry 0-6

Crossmaglen Rangers players Aaron Kernan and Jamie Clarke have been named in the Ulster team for Sunday's M Donnelly Interprovincial Football final against Leinster at Croke Park (throw-in 3.45pm).

It’s a result that will certainly pleasethe football purist.

ANOTHER potential embarrassment in the ugly controversy dividing Donegal GAA has been averted by Kevin Cassidy’s absence from a Sligo IT Sigerson Cup reunion on Saturday.

Dublin 0-08 Donegal 0-06

JOE CANNING has emerged a doubt for Galway’s Leinster semi-final replay against Offaly next Saturday after suffering a hand injury in the drawn match.

TIPPERARY boss John Evans remains confident his team can maintain their NFL Division Two status.

Leitrim 1-14 Donegal 1-16, Carrick-on-Shannon (aet)

Donegal manager Brian McIver has made five changes to his team - most of them enforced - for tomorrow night's All-Ireland SFC first round qualifier against Leitrim (Carrick-on-Shannon, throw-in 7pm).

Donegal 0-13 Mayo 0-10, Croke Park

Donegal 0-13 Mayo 0-10

Donegal manager Brian McEniff has named Eamonn McGee in his side for Sunday's SFC qualifier against Cavan, after the Sligo IT defender's leg responded well to intensive physiotherapy.

Armagh and Donegal are to appeal the red cards dished out to Francie Bellew and Adrian Sweeney in last Saturday's Ulster SFC quarter-final replay.

FERMANAGH manager Charlie Mulgrew doesn’t believe drawing his native Donegal in the qualifiers gives his team any advantage heading into Saturday’s game in Clones.

Donegal have injury worries ahead of their All-Ireland football qualifier against Fermanagh at Clones next Saturday.

NUI Maynooth 0-13, Sligo IT 1-9 (aet)