Aidan O’Rourke laments Donegal's attacking play

WORK TO DO: Donegal interim manager Aidan O'Rourke, left, and selector Paddy Bradley speak to their players before the Ulster Championship quarter-final defeat to Down at Pairc Esler in Newry. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Donegal interim manager Aidan O’Rourke said the All-Ireland series is “a long way away” but insists his side must throw everything at it.

Speaking after Sunday’s 2-13 to 1-11 defeat to Down in Páirc Esler – the first time Donegal lost a first game since 2010 - O’Rourke lamented his side’s poor return from 34 shots.