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In November 2023, it was announced that James Gallagher had succeeded Declan McIntyre as [[Goalkeeper (Gaelic games)|goalkeeping coach]], making this Gallagher's third spell in that role.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ryan|last=Ferry|title=Gallagher to return as goalkeeping coach|work=[[Donegal News]]|date=9 November 2023|page=72|quote=James Gallagher is set for a third stint as the goalkeeping coach with the Donegal senior football team. <!-- Gallagher, ''pictured right'', was previously involved during Rory Gallagher's time in charge, while he also worked with the netminders during Declan Bonner's last seasons at the helm. --> The Meenlaragh native was not involved in 2023 with Declan McIntyre taking on the role. <!-- However, Gallagher has been coaxed back by Jim McGuinness… [Gallagher] has previous experience of working with [Donegal goalkeeper] Shaun Patton… [Gallagher] donned the gloves for Glenswilly Gaelic football team during their 2016 Championship success. -->}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Frank|last=Craig|url=https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/1343997/james-gallagher-set-to-return-as-donegal-goalkeeping-coach.html|title=James Gallagher set to return as Donegal goalkeeping coach: Gallagher previously served under both Rory Gallagher and Declan Bonner and the Meenlaragh man looks set for another stint working with the Donegal senior goalkeepers|publisher=DonegalLive.ie|date=9 November 2023|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://highlandradio.com/2023/11/09/james-gallagher-returns-to-donegal-as-goalkeeping-coach/|title=James Gallagher returns to Donegal as goalkeeping coach|publisher=[[Highland Radio]]|date=9 November 2023|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref> |
In November 2023, it was announced that James Gallagher had succeeded Declan McIntyre as [[Goalkeeper (Gaelic games)|goalkeeping coach]], making this Gallagher's third spell in that role.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ryan|last=Ferry|title=Gallagher to return as goalkeeping coach|work=[[Donegal News]]|date=9 November 2023|page=72|quote=James Gallagher is set for a third stint as the goalkeeping coach with the Donegal senior football team. <!-- Gallagher, ''pictured right'', was previously involved during Rory Gallagher's time in charge, while he also worked with the netminders during Declan Bonner's last seasons at the helm. --> The Meenlaragh native was not involved in 2023 with Declan McIntyre taking on the role. <!-- However, Gallagher has been coaxed back by Jim McGuinness… [Gallagher] has previous experience of working with [Donegal goalkeeper] Shaun Patton… [Gallagher] donned the gloves for Glenswilly Gaelic football team during their 2016 Championship success. -->}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Frank|last=Craig|url=https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/1343997/james-gallagher-set-to-return-as-donegal-goalkeeping-coach.html|title=James Gallagher set to return as Donegal goalkeeping coach: Gallagher previously served under both Rory Gallagher and Declan Bonner and the Meenlaragh man looks set for another stint working with the Donegal senior goalkeepers|publisher=DonegalLive.ie|date=9 November 2023|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://highlandradio.com/2023/11/09/james-gallagher-returns-to-donegal-as-goalkeeping-coach/|title=James Gallagher returns to Donegal as goalkeeping coach|publisher=[[Highland Radio]]|date=9 November 2023|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref> |
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A new jersey was launched at the Abbey Hotel ahead of the season commecning.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://donegalnews.com/new-donegal-jersey-launched-at-the-abbey-hotel/|title=New Donegal jersey launched at the Abbey Hotel|work=[[Donegal News]]|date=2 |
A new jersey was launched at the Abbey Hotel ahead of the season commecning.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://donegalnews.com/new-donegal-jersey-launched-at-the-abbey-hotel/|title=New Donegal jersey launched at the Abbey Hotel|work=[[Donegal News]]|date=2 November 2023|access-date=2 November 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:13, 12 November 2023
| 2024 season | |
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| Manager | Jim McGuinness |
| Stadium | MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey |
The following is a summary of Donegal county football team's 2024 season.
Personnel changes
Reports in August 2023 suggested that Jim McGuinness would be returning for a second spell as manager, with RTÉ Sport stating on 17 August that McGuinness had already met with county board officials.[1] On 20 August, the Donegal County Board brought forward its monthly meeting to the following evening.[2] At that meeting, held on the evening of Monday 21 August, the return of McGuinness as manager was announced, with Colm McFadden, Neil McGee and Luke Barrett all confirmed as being on McGuinness's backroom team.[3]
The appointment made McGuinness the first holder of a UEFA Pro Licence to manage an inter-county team.[4] He took charge for his second term as Donegal manager at the age of 50.[5]
In November 2023, it was announced that James Gallagher had succeeded Declan McIntyre as goalkeeping coach, making this Gallagher's third spell in that role.[6][7][8]
A new jersey was launched at the Abbey Hotel ahead of the season commecning.[9]
Competitions
2024 National Football League Division 2
Donegal begin with a Saturday night home fixture against Cork.[10]
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 |  Donegal
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7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 128 | 83 | +45 | 13 | Advance to NFL Division 2 Final and promotion to 2025 NFL Division 1 |
| 2 |  Armagh
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7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 132 | 86 | +46 | 12 | |
| 3 |  Cavan[a]
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7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 103 | 117 | −14 | 7 | |
| 4 |  Cork[a]
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7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 119 | 125 | −6 | 7 | |
| 5 | Meath[b]
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7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 86 | 105 | −19 | 6 | |
| 6 | Louth[b]
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7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 121 | 101 | +20 | 6 | |
| 7 |  Fermanagh
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7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 94 | 129 | −35 | 5 | Relegation to 2025 NFL Division 3 |
| 8 |  Kildare
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7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 82 | 119 | −37 | 0 |
Fixtures
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Ulster Senior Football Championship
The draw for the 2024 Ulster Championship was made on 21 October 2023.[11][12]
Bracket
| Quarter-Finals | Semi-Finals | Final | |||||||||||||||||
 Down
| 0-13 | ||||||||||||||||||
 Antrim
| 0-09 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Down
| 2-06 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Armagh
| 0-13 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fermanagh
| 0-09 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Armagh
| 3-11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Armagh
| 0-20 (5) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Donegal
| 0-20 (6) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derry
| 0-17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Donegal
| 4-11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Donegal
| 0-18 | ||||||||||||||||||
 Monaghan
| 1-12 |  Tyrone
| 0-16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cavan
| 3-12 | Cavan
| 3-16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tyrone
| 1-23* | ||||||||||||||||||
Fixtures
References
- ^ McCoy, Niall (17 August 2023). "McGuinness in mix for sensational Donegal return". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Donegal hastily arrange meeting for manager update". RTÉ Sport. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
In an update this afternoon, Donegal asked delegates to attend the hastily arranged meeting on Monday at 7.30pm to discuss 'an update on the deliberations of the Senior Football Manager's Selection Committee'.
- ^ "Donegal confirm return of Jim McGuinness as manager". RTÉ Sport. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Haughey, John (22 August 2023). "Can McGuinness' second coming rejuvenate Donegal?". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Donegal confirm stunning return of Jim McGuinness as manager". The42.ie. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Ferry, Ryan (9 November 2023). "Gallagher to return as goalkeeping coach". Donegal News. p. 72.
James Gallagher is set for a third stint as the goalkeeping coach with the Donegal senior football team. The Meenlaragh native was not involved in 2023 with Declan McIntyre taking on the role.
- ^ Craig, Frank (9 November 2023). "James Gallagher set to return as Donegal goalkeeping coach: Gallagher previously served under both Rory Gallagher and Declan Bonner and the Meenlaragh man looks set for another stint working with the Donegal senior goalkeepers". DonegalLive.ie. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "James Gallagher returns to Donegal as goalkeeping coach". Highland Radio. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "New Donegal jersey launched at the Abbey Hotel". Donegal News. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ Keys, Colm (27 October 2023). "Allianz League openers revealed as Dublin to take on Monaghan at Croke Park". Irish Independent. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
In Division 2, Jim McGuinness will have a home game against Cork on Saturday night as his first competitive fixture since returning to the fold earlier this year…
- ^ Diallo, Raf (21 October 2023). "2024 Provincial football championships draw — recap". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Ulster SFC draw pairs Jim McGuinness against Mickey Harte". RTÉ Sport. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.