Tír Chonaill turnaround: How the mood music changed in Donegal

The Tír Chonaill tempo is rising as they prepare for Saturday’s All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final clash with Tyrone. It’s been an admirable turnaround

SWEET HOME: Donegal sharpshooter Paddy McBrearty at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

WHEN Kevin Cassidy heard the news that Paddy Carr had stepped down as Donegal manager in March after discussion with senior members of the team, he took out his iPhone, opened up WhatsApp and sent a text to his friend Paddy Bradley. That message was short and not so sweet - “get out now.” 

The Derry legend had been part of Carr’s backroom team for just six months and at the time it was unclear whether he, and then head coach Aidan O’Rourke, would be vacating the premises too.