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Donegal GAA Podcast

Ocean FM’s Donegal GAA podcast is hosted by Paddy McGill – and brings you the key GAA news, talking points and interviews from around the club and county scene each week.The podcast is available each week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 26/04/2026 - Down, but not out...

    Paddy McGill gathers reflections at O'Donnell Park in Letterkenny  following Donegal's shock loss to an impressive Down side in the Ulster senior football quarter-final. Contributions from Martin McHugh, Manus Boyle and Michael McMullan - plus we hear from Donegal boss Jim McGuinness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    "This is our first piece of silverware as a group" - Donegal savour LGFA Division 2 league title

    Donegal captain Roisín Rodgers, teammates Niamh Boyle and Susie White, and manager James Daly reflect on Saturday's 2-7 to 0-8 win Cavan in the Division 2 league final in Clones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 29/03/2026 - League champions

    Donegal are celebrarting the Division 1 football league title - their second in the county's history. The dominated Kerry at Croke Park on a final scoreline of 3-20 to 2-10. Paddy McGill gets post-final reflections from his co-commentator Martin McHugh, Cahir O'Kane (Irish News), Fintan O'Toole (The 42) and Jason Byrne (The Irish Sun).  We also hear the postmatch news conference with Jim McGuinness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 15/03/2026

    Donegal's unbeaten record in Division 1 of the national league came to an end in Roscommon on Sunday. The home county won by 2-20 to 0-20. It sets up an intriguing final Sunday in the top division next weekend. Paddy McGill gets reflections and analysis from Martin McHugh, John Casey, Frank Craig - and Donegal manager Jiim McGuinness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 01/03/2026

    Donegal remain unbeaten in Division 1 of the National Football League following Sunday's 1-17 to 0-20 draw with Galway in Ballyshannon. The home side came from seven points down to rescue a point - and they did it with 14 players for much of the second half, between Michael Langan's black card and Stephen McMenamin's red (for two yellows). Paddy McGill reflects on the day's events in the company of Pauric McShea, Brian McEniff, Peter Campbell and Jonathon Higgins. Plus - there's team reaction from manager Jim McGuinness and corner-back Eoghan Ban Gallagher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 15/02/2026 - The win over Mayo

    Donegal are top of Division 1 with three wins from three following Sunday's 1-19 to 0-14 victory over Mayo in Letterkenny. Paddy McGill gathers reflections on the match from Martin McHugh, Gary McDaid, Jim McGuinness, Colm McFadden, Barry Moran and Alan Foley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 01/02/2026

    Reflections on Donegal's 1-22 to 1-18 Division 1 win over a David Clifford-less Kerry in Ballyshannon on Sunday.Host Paddy McGill hears contributions from Martin McHugh, Jimi McGuinness, Peter Campbell, Sylvester Maguire and Colm Keys (Irish Indo).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA Podcast 25/01/2026 - Beating the Dubs in Croker

    The Donegal GAA podcast returns for a new season - and it's a winning start for Donegal with a 1-20 0-20 victory against Dublin in their opening Division 1 league game.It's their first win over Dublin at Croke Park in the league since 1994.Contributions from Martin McHugh, Jim McGuinness, Caolan McGonagle (on his 100th Donegal appearance), along with journalists Alan Foley and Frank Craig.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal All-Ireland Final podcast - Friday, July 25th, 2025

    Paddy McGill's concluding pre-All-Ireland final podcast brings together Alan Foley (Donegal Democrat) and Owenie McGarvey, to get their final thoughts on Sunday's Donegal v Kerry decider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal All-Ireland final podcast - Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

    Wednesday's Donegal GAA podcast was recorded on Tuesday night in front of an audience at St Naul's GAA & LGFA clubhouse in Mountcharles - a club which boasts three players - Brendan McCole, Peadar Mogan and Gavin Mulreany - on the All-Ireland football final panel.This podcast is brought to you courtesy of Kellys Toyota, Mountcharles and Letterkenny, the main club sponsors of St Naul’s GAA – and your main Toyota and Lexus dealer in Donegal.Presented by Paddy McGill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal All-Ireland Final podcast - Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

    Tuesday's Donegal GAA podcast is the 'fine-tooth comb' All-Ireland final preview - with Cahair O'Kane (Irish News) and Maurice Brosnan (Irish Examiner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal All-Ireland Final podcast - Monday, July 21st, 2025

    On this All-Ireland final week, we are bringing you a Donegal GAA podcast each day, Monday to Friday.Monday's pod comes from Donegal's All-Ireland final media night at the County GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy.Paddy McGill is joined by Peadar Mogan, Mary Coughlan, Frank Craig (Donegal Democrat) and Jason Byrne (Irish Sun).Plus - we hear from Donegal manager Jim McGuinness and Ryan McHugh ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland decider against Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 13/07/2025 - Final, here we come!

    Donegal are getting ready for a fourth All-Ireland senior football final. They'll play Kerry in two week's time, following Sunday's emphatic 3-26 to 0-15 win over Meath at Croke Park.Paddy McGill takes stock at GAA HQ, in the company of Peter Campbell, Manus Boyle and Mayo's Lee Keegan.We hear too from Donegal boss Jim McGuinness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA Podcast 29th June 2025 - The Final Four

    Paddy McGill, Damian and Alan discuss Donegal's win over Monaghan as well as the draw for the Semi Finals of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 22/06/2025 - The last eight

    Donegal are into the last eight of the All-Ireland senior football championship following Sunday's 2-22 to 0-12 win over Louth in Ballybofey.Paddy McGill casts an eye over the win - and the team's quarter-final prospects in the company of Martin McHugh, Cahir O'Kane (Irish News), Jim McGuinness, Mary Coughlan and Michael McMullan (Gaelic Life).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 15/06/2025 - Heavy on the 'Mayo'

    Paddy McGill and guests review Sunday's 0-19 to 1-15 win over Mayo at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, which has booked Donegal's place in the All-Ireland prelim quarter-finals, and eliminated Mayo from this year's championship.Contributions from Manus Boyle, Peter Campbell (Donegal Democrat), Martin Carney, Jim McGuinness, Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Jason Byrne (Irish Sun).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 01/06/2025 - Donegal give Cavan the blues

    Donegal have their first win of the All-Ireland series: 3-26 to 1-13 winners against Cavan on Sunday.Paddy McGill reviews the day's events, with contributions from Martin McHugh, Peter Campbell (Donegal Democrat), Donegal boss Jim McGuinness & Paul Fitzpatrick (Anglo Celt newspaper).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 10/05/2025 - Clones beauty

    Donegal are celebrating a 12th Ulster senior football title after Saturday evening's dramatic one-point extra-time victory against All-Ireland champions Armagh.Paddy McGill attempts to take it all in - in the company of Manus Boyle, Emer Gallagher and Martin McHugh - with additional post-final contributions from Colm McFadden, Paddy McGrath, MacCumhaill's manager Gary Wilson & The Donegal Democrat's Alan Foley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 27/04/2025 - Ulster final beckons

    Donegal are back in the Ulster football final following Sunday's 1-19 to 0-16 semi-final victory against Down.Martin McHugh and Manus Boyle give their postmatch assessment - as Donegal get ready to take on All-Ireland champions Armagh on May 10th in the provincial decider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 20/04/2025 - 'We're moving on'

    Donegal have negotiated their Ulster SFC quarter-final against Monaghan with a 0-23 to 0-21 win in Clones.The victory sets up a semi-final meeting with Down next Sunday.Paddy McGill digests the game in the company of Peter Campbell, Fergal Monaghan, Dessie Mone, Jim McGuinness, Mark McHugh and Alan Foley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 06/04/2025

    Donegal have started the defence of their Ulster SFC title with a 10-point win over Derry in Ballybofey, in front of 15,023 spectators. Paddy McGill, Peter Campbell and Manus Boyle review the Donegal performance.There are contributions too from manager Jim McGuinness, Player of the Match Daire O'Baoill, as well as Donegal Democrat Sports Editor Frank Craig and Michael McMullan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 23/03/2025 - Mayo 1-18 Donegal 1-16

    Paddy McGill brings you all the reaction and analysis from Sunday's concluding Allianz Football League Division 1 game in Castlebar, which Mayo won by 1-18 to 1-16.There's no league final for Donegal - but there's more prep time now for the Ulster Championship opener against Derry on April 6th.Contributions from Manus Boyle, Jim McGuinness, Mayo GAA journalist Edwin McGreal and Conor Breslin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 02/03/2025 - The Ballyshannon way

    Michael Daly and Pauric McShea describe Sunday's dramatic finish to Donegal's Division 1 league game with holders holders Derry at Fr Tierney Park, on a poignant weekend for Ballyshannon following the passing of Aodh Ruadh GAA Club's long-standing President Owen Roe O'Neill.He's remembered by Donegal manager Jim McGuinness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 23/02/2025 - The windy city

    Paddy McGill and Peter Campbell bring us a sea-area weather forecast from Pearse Stadium - and they talk a bit of football too - following Sunday's 0-21 to 0-14 loss to Galway in Division 1. There are also some two-pointer contributions from Donegal boss Jim McGuinness, outgoing Donegal GAA Central Council delegate Sean Dunnion (after a momentous Congress weekend), Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and The Sun's GAA Correspondent, Jason Byrne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 16/02/2025 - He's back!

    Donegal are clear at the top of Division 1 following Sunday's 0-21 to 1-10 win over All-Ireland champions Armagh in Ballbofey, in front of 13,109 spectators.In taking out the Orchard County, Donegal have beaten the last three All-Ireland champions (Armagh, Dublin & Kerry) in their opening three national league games.And even better - Michael Murphy is back and on the scoresheet again, contributing 0-3 of Donegal's total.Paddy McGill reviews the day's events and storylines at MacCumhaill Park, in the company of Manus Boyle, Martin McHugh, MacCumhaill's manager Gary Wilson and Gaelic Life journalist Michael McMullan.We also hear from Donegal manager Jim McGuinness and Ryan McHugh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 09/02/2025 - Thy Kingdom Come

    Paddy McGill reports from Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney following Donegal's first win against Kerry in the Kingdom since 1988 (0-23 to 1-18).Postmatch reaction from Jim McGuinness, Ryan McHugh and Neil McGee - plus considered thoughts from Martin McHugh, Radio Kerry's Tim Moynihan and Donegal Democrat's Conor Breslin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 01/02/2025 - Beating the Dubs

    Donegal have got the start they wanted to this year's Division 1 league campaign.A four-point win against Dublin, in front of 12,250 spectators in Ballybofey will do nicely.Paddy McGill returns for a new season of podcasts - and canvasses the postmatch assessments of Martin McHugh, Jim McGuinness, Ryan McHugh, Frank Craig (Donegal Democrat) and Donnchadh Boyle (Irish Independent).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 13/10/2024 - Eunan's euphoria

    St Eunan's Letterkenny held off a spirited challenge from Dungloe to win a record-breaking 16th Dr Maguire Cup in Donegal (1-13 to 1-10).Paddy McGill gets reaction from Shaun Patton, Barry Meehan, Brendan Devenney, Peter Campbell and Conor Breslin.Plus -'The Voice of Donegal' Charlie Collins on hanging up the microphone after 40 years on the Donegal airwaves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 29/109/2024 - Dungloe time!

    Dungloe reached their first Donegal senior men's championship final since 1964, on the same Sunday that the club's women's footballers lifted the county intermediate title. Lots for Paddy McGill to digest - in the company of Peter Campbell, Tony Boyle, Mark Curran and Alan Foley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 22/09/2024 - The fab four

    The semi-final line-up for the 2024 Donegal senior club football championship has thrown up a couple of surprises. Paddy McGill and guests digest the weekend's four quarter-finals and talking points.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA Podcast: 08/07/2024- Galway Preview

    Paddy McGill is joined by Roscommon senior football manager Davy Burke and Cahair O' Kane of the Irish News to look ahead to this Sunday's All-Ireland Semi-Final clash with GalwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 30/06/2024 - The final four

    Donegal are into a first All-Ireland football semi-final for a decade.Paddy McGill and guests review Sunday's 1-23 to 0-18 quarter-final win over Louth at Croke Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 27/06/2024 - Sizing up the wee county

    Paddy McGill is joined by Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid and the Irish Sun's GAA correspondent (& Killybegs native) Jason Byrne to preview this weekend's four All-Ireland football quarter-finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 15/06/2024 - Thank you Tyrone

    Paddy McGill, Manus Boyle, Peter Campbell and guests reflect on another impressive Donegal championship showing in Castlebar on Saturday. Their 2-23 to 0-5 victory over Clare, coupled with Tyrone's 1-18 to 0-17 vwin over Cork, means Donegal finish top of Group 3 and go straight into the All-Ireland quarter-finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 14/06/2024 - The 'real' championship begins

    For many GAA fans, this weekend is when the football championship really begins - as counties face make-or-break group matches to reach the knockout stages of the All-Ireland football championship. Paddy McGill, Peter Campbell and Conor Breslin assess the challenge in front of Donegal in Castlebar this weekend - Clare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 31/05/2024 - Cork boy!

    Paddy McGill is joined by Owenie McGarvey & Brian McCabe Cork v Donegal this Saturday in Pairc Ui Rinn, Donegal v Mayo in hurling's Nickey Rackard Cup final - and Kilcar in the All-Ireland Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Cork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 25/05/2024 - Red Hot Donegal

    For the second time in this year's championship, Donegal caught Tyrone red-handed with an impressive 0-21 to 0-14 win. Paddy McGill reviews Saturday's game in the company of Mark McHugh, Emlyn Mulligan, Michael McMullan, Damian Devaney and Michael Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 16/05/2024 - next score wins

    Paddy McGilll is joined by Ardara senior manager & Donegal county U20 selector Damien Devaney - and the Donegal Democrat's Alan Foley as the dust finally settles on last Sunday's dramatic Ulster football final shootout win over Armagh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 12/05/2024 - "Freed from desire"

    It's an 11th Ulster senior football title for Donegal - and none of the previous 10 was as dramatic as this. Relive a momentous Sunday in Clones with Paddy McGill, Manus Boyle, Mark McHugh and guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 08/05/2024 - Ulster final preview

    It's Ulster final week - and Paddy McGill sets up Sunday's Ulster SFC final between Donegal and Armagh, in the company of two neutrals: Malachy O'Rourke and Kyle Coney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 28/04/2024 - Fortress Celtic Park

    For the second Sunday in a row, Donegal leave Celtic Park with an Ulster Championship victory. Sunday's extra-time win (0-18 to 0-16) over Tyrone sets up an Ulster final with Armagh on May 12th. Despite running on fumes, Paddy McGill and his team of contributors digest another memorable Ulster Championship Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 25/04/2024 - T is for Tyrone

    Paddy McGill logs on with Stephen Griffin (St Naul's) and Owenie McGarvey (Naomh Mhuire) to discuss parenthood....and Donegal v Tyrone this Sunday.Sunday's match will be live on Ocean FM Sport from Celtic Park at 2pm - in association with Donegal Plumbing & Heating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 20/04/2024 - Dismantling Derry

    Saturday evening in Celtic Park produced arguably Donegal's most memorable championship performance since beating the Dubs in the 2014 All-Ireland semi-final. Paddy McGill and guests examine the who, what, where, when and how.....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 17/04/2024 - Celtic Park, here we come...

    Paddy McGill sets the scene for Saturday evening's Ulster SFC quarter-final between Derry and Donegal at Celtic Park in the company of Derryman Cahir O'Kane (Irish News) & former Donegal All-Ireland winner Martin McElhinney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 31/03/2024 - League champions

    Donegal are celebrating a Division 2 Allianz Football League title. Paddy McGill brings you all the postmatch reaction and discussion, in the company of Mark McHugh, Neil McGee, Jason Byrne (Irish Sun), Michael Clifford (Irish Daily Mail) and the '100' man - Ciaran Thompson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 23/03/2024 - League unbeaten

    Donegal completed their regulation league schedule in Division 2 on Saturday night with a 1-18 to 1-10 win over Meath in Ballybofey. The only worries on the night - injuries to the Kilcar duo of team captain Paddy McBrearty & Ryan McHugh. Paddy McGill digests all of that in the company of Seosamh McKelvey and Brian McCabe.There are contributions too from Donegal manager Jim McGuinness, County Chairperson Mary Coughlan and Donegal GAA PRO Sinead Breen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 03/03/2024 - Promotion push

    Donegal senior gaelic footballers are closing in on a quick return to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League, following Sunday's 1-17 to 0-15 win over Louth in Ballyshannon. Paddy McGill digests the performance in the company of Pauric McShea, Garrett Blake, Brian McCabe, Jim McGuinness, David McLoone and Tom Daly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 04/02/2024 - Cute Cavan scores

    Donegal made it two wins from two in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League on Sunday with a hard-earned 0-13 to 0-12 win against Cavan at Kingspan Breffni.Paddy McGill brings you the reaction from Cavan town - with postmatch views and analysis from Mark & Ryan McHugh, St Naul's Brian McCabe and Paul Fitzpatrick of the Anglo Celt newspaper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 28/01/2024 - League uncorked

    Division 2 of the Allianz Football League is up and running - and Donegal have the start they wanted with a 1-20 to 2-6 win over Cork in Ballybofey. Paddy McGill, Peter Campbell and Manus Boyle digest Sunday's events and talking points - with postmatch thoughts at windy MacCumhaill Park from Jim McGuinness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Donegal GAA podcast 20/01/2024 - Derry Oak

    Paddy McGill brings you the post Dr McKenna Cup final reflections at wet and windy Omagh.The silverware stays with Derry after a 0-12 to 0-6 win over Donegal.Postmatch contributions from Jim McGuinness, Mark McHugh, Seosamh McKelvey and Michael McMullan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ocean FM’s Donegal GAA podcast is hosted by Paddy McGill – and brings you the key GAA news, talking points and interviews from around the club and county scene each week.The podcast is available each week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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