McBrearty predicts Donegal backlash after winter of hurt

McBrearty, who captained Donegal to provincial titles in 2024 and 2025, will be a notable absentee after retiring in December due to persistent knee trouble.

Former Donegal footballer and GAA+ pundit Patrick McBrearty. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Patrick McBrearty reckons Donegal will want to 'lay down a marker' against Kerry this weekend.

Just over eight months since Donegal's 10-point All-Ireland final loss to Kerry, the Ulster and Munster champions will meet again in Sunday's National League Division 1 final.