A Kerry education

FR Pat O’Donnell wouldn’t be in the habit of giving tips but this one he was full sure of.

In late 2010, he was in conversation with a friend about the difference between individual and team sport when Jim McGuinness’ name came up. O’Donnell told her that Donegal would win the following year’s Ulster title.

Despite Donegal having been wiped by Armagh that previous summer, he had one reason to believe the county would be back better than ever. “Because of the man taking over, I said.”