Gallen elated as Donegal bounce back in spectacular style

Monaghan arrived in Omagh, the scene of their Ulster Championship triumph over Tyrone just a few weeks ago, confident they could add to the woes of the men from the north-west.

TURNAROUND: Oisin Gallen of Donegal is congratulated after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Monaghan and Donegal. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Donegal 0-19 Monaghan 0-17 

Donegal’s turbulent season seemed doomed to end in ruins, but the indomitable spirit of stubborn men reared amid the rugged beauty of Tir Chonaill has dictated otherwise.