McGuigan’s return to prominence has ominous signs for O’Donoghue

ULSTER champion Conor McGuigan will be favoured to regain the All-Ireland Intermediate title when he takes on Paddy O’Donoghue on the Markethill Road, Armagh on Sunday.

McGuigan, who beat Anthony Gould in the 2001 final, looked back to his best in his win over Martin Toal last weekend.

He did everything right in that score, easily defeating last year’s Ulster champion, who had not lost a previous score in the 2010 campaign. He also has the benefit of a searching test over Sunday’s course.