Clashes cloud Donegal’s preparation

DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness and county board officials appear to be on a collision course due to this weekend’s club championship schedule.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2011 - 01:00

Alan Foley

McGuinness is looking for this weekend’s fixtures to be deferred ahead of the county’s first appearance in the Ulster SFC final since 2006, where Derry will be the opposition in Clones on July 17.

The Donegal boss is concerned about the impact playing a full programme of championship games will have on their preparations.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Odhran Murdock kicks a point despite Michael Kinsella 28/3/2026

Laverty downbeat in victory as Mournemen want more

David Clifford is challenged by Caolan McColgan 29/3/2026

McGuinness on his surprise Clifford-McColgan matchup: 'He passed the test today'

Carlow v Longford - Allianz Football League Division 4 Final

Talking Points: What's rare is wonderful for Carlow at Croke Park

Courts Gaa Football Place: Clones Place: Donegal Person: Jim McGuinness Person: McGuinness Person: Charlie Cannon Person: Ed Byrne Person: Cannon Event: Ulster SFC final Event: Ulster final Event: Ulster Organisation: Donegal Organisation: Derry Organisation: Competitions Controls Committee Organisation: Ulster Council Organisation: GAA’s Central Council Organisation: Central Council

<p>Carlow players and staff celebrate with the cup after the Allianz Football League Division 4 final match between Carlow and Longford at Croke Park in Dublin. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

Murphy's Carlow glory a homegrown triumph

READ NOW

Clashes cloud Donegal’s preparation

Murphy's Carlow glory a homegrown triumph

Latest

Sport

Anthony Daly

Clashes cloud Donegal’s preparation

Continue reading for €5

Murphy's Carlow glory a homegrown triumph

Latest

Sport

Anthony Daly

Most Read