Donegal GAA

In a stellar shootout, 10 penalties were scored in the first round before Armagh’s Shane McPartlan missed in sudden death

The system rewards mediocre performances, and allows the likes of Kerry and Dublin to manage their workload until the big days

All-Ireland SFC: Cork need to seize their moment, Louth will fancy second place in their group while Mayo and Galway will wonder if they might be better off losing the Connacht final

The compact defensive structure and fast-breaking attack are still being tweaked, having been worked on throughout the national league

Fear of losing can undermine the confidence needed to chase down a win

Galway and Kilkenny still top dogs in Leinster; Donegal find hidden depths; Limerick tweak a winning formula; Leinster football needs a road show

Reintroduction of Kilcar forward in extra-time proved key as Jim McGuinness’s side set up Ulster final clash with Armagh

Jim McGuinness’s Donegal side defend unbeaten record this season as they lock horns against old rivals Tyrone

We’re often guilty of patronising the likes of Mickey Quinn and Eoin Cleary, asking what motivates them to keep going. It’s the same for any player

I’ve never met anyone better at articulating a tactical plan than Jim McGuinness. It showed again in Celtic Park

Cork’s talent is coming through, just slowly; the football provincials still have some fans; hurling brings the sun and the spenders

Three goals directly from kick-outs make a fool of Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynch as the visitors pull off a shock with echoes of their 2014 win over Dublin

With at least six games to go until a potential All-Ireland final, Derry believing it is their year is one thing. Making it happen is another

The winner faces a quick turnaround for an Ulster semi-final against Tyrone or Cavan next week, while the loser will have a four- or five-week break to prepare for the All-Ireland series

The Oak Leaf county have developed a detailed game plan that looks equipped to rival the very best in this year’s championship

Pitfalls of conceding scoreable frees all too evident for Derry boss Mickey Harte and Donegal's Jim McGuinness in advance of Ulster SFC clash

The meeting of Derry and Donegal should provide some relief in a GAA season struggling for crowds and attention

Who ranks as the main All-Ireland contender heading into the first weekend of championship action?

Darragh Ó Sé, Dean Rock and Michael Murphy - all highly influential and now all Irish Times columnists - chat about the state of play before the provincial championships kick off this weekend

Q&A: Our two new columnists give some initial thoughts ahead of the 2024 Championship, including teams they fancy to do well and what to watch for

Provincial GAA championships may be losing their lustre but straw hat brigade and, more importantly, players can now enjoy more high-quality games in high summer

Keeping an eye on the keepers; All-Ireland champions fail to cash again; McGuinness focused on Derry; Westmeath’s hard slog

Veteran manager Mickey Harte hails a big performance and deserved victory for Derry over reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin

Aaron Doherty kicks the winning score at the death to hand Donegal a narrow one-point victory at Croke Park

Down’s fortunes likely to improve against Westmeath

A season of better balanced attack and defence has sent Armagh straight back to Division One and into Sunday’s Division Two final

Tightness of scheduling and its associated distraction, the imminence of championship, have caused complaints

The league final conundrum; Monaghan finally make the drop; Old school attacking; Kilkenny’s auditioning process

Jim McGuinness guides his native county straight back to top-flight football, after their relegation this time last year

Mayo are the only top flight team with a 100% winning record at home, while Donegal and Armagh have similar records in Division Two

Jim McGuinness's team have now picked up nine points from five outings

Former All Star nominee hasn’t featured since picking up a groin injury during a win over Cavan earlier this month

Monaghan heading for the drop, with Armagh and Donegal poised to get promoted

Kieran McGeeney and Jim McGuinness both agree the game will help their sides as the season goes on

Two league wins on the road has put last year’s Division Three champions in a promising position ahead of their trip to Louth

Cavan beat Cork away from home by a point

Oisin Gallen outstanding for Jim McGuinness’ men, scoring six points

All-Ireland champions Dublin face a tricky assignment in Castlebar after the opening day defeat to Monaghan at Croke Park

Ireland Sevens make history in Perth; Ken Early on Xavi’s disillusionment; more athletics records broken

Donegal show plenty of intent to ease to a comfortable 13-point win over outclassed Cork in Ballybofey