Depleted Donegal in holiday hangover

Fermanagh 2-15 Donegal 2-7

In freezing fog and treacherous conditions, Fermanagh inflicted a season-opening defeat on a Donegal side which bore no resemblance to the team which romped to All-Ireland glory last September.

“It would’ve been foolish to throw anyone in there and possibly put them in danger after the long flight and trip home yesterday,” said McGuinness.