Clarke celebrates on the double

JAMIE CLARKE celebrated his 21st birthday yesterday to put the finishing touches on a weekend where he was the toast of his local ground at Oliver Plunkett Park.

The Crossmaglen forward’s two goals in the first seven minutes against a listless Donegal practically sent the jury home before they even grew comfortable in their seats.

In truth, Donegal were wretched. And although they leaned as heavily as ever on Michael Murphy, who scored seven points, they were shapeless and lacked spirit.