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'After Tyrone beat us in Ballybofey, we knew we were going to play three weekends in a row'

McGuinness happy with display amid 'gruelling' schedule

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness stressed that his team had come through a "gruelling schedule" but that they were very happy to wind up back in Croke Park.

Football • 22 hrs

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was unhappy at the choice of venue for his side's clash with Mayo

CCCC chief defends Donegal venue decision

The chairperson of the Central Competitions Control Committee, Brian Carroll, has defended the GAA's venue selection for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC clash between Donegal and Mayo.

Football • 16 Jun

Jim McGuinness was happy with the nature of his team's victory over Mayo

McGuinness hails 'ruthless' Donegal after Mayo win

Jim McGuiness praised the ruthless manner with which his team achieved their one-point win over Mayo this afternoon and declared that his team are exactly where they want to be.

Football • 15 Jun

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness is shown a yellow card by referee Fergal Kelly at Kingspan Breffni

McGuinness explains fiery touchline row with Galligan

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was happy to see his side bounce back from last week's disappointing defeat to Tyrone with victory in a fiery encounter against Cavan, during which he and Ray Galligan were involved in a heated sideline row.

Football • 02 Jun

The ever-impressive Michael Murphy scoring one of Donegal's 23 points on Sunday

Donegal efficiency highlights credentials - Canavan

Donegal may have been pushed all the way by Monaghan in Sunday's Ulster football championship quarter-finals, however, Jim McGuinness' side also proved why they are considered the side to beat in the race to land the Sam Maguire.

Football • 21 Apr

Jim McGuinness with captain Patrick McBrearty in Clones

McGuinness happy with Donegal character in Clones clash

Jim McGuinness was happy with how his side dealt with the tough test asked of his charges away to Monaghan in Sunday' Ulster quarter-final.

Football • 20 Apr

Michael Murphy, who hit two points on his championship return, was a popular figure at full-time

McGuinness happy but expects different challenges ahead

Jim McGuinness tells RTÉ's Sunday Game that he's happy to come out on top of their Ulster Championship opener against Derry, but he's expecting a different type of challenge in the games ahead.

Football • 06 Apr

Jim McGuinness has not been a fan of the FRC rule changes

Rule changes have put us back to year one - McGuinness

Donegal manger Jim McGuinness believes that the introduction of the Football Review Committee rule changes have reset teams back to 'year one' as they struggle to get to grips with the changes.

Football • 18 Mar

Jim McGuinness and line umpire Noel Mooney share a joke during today's clash at Ballybofey

Calendar and new rules frustrating McGuinness

Jim McGuinness has described the proximity of the National Football League Division 1 final and Donegal's Ulster SFC opener against Derry as "not ideal" as they edge closer to booking their spot in the showpiece game.

Football • 03 Mar

Sasa Kolman has thanked Jim McGuinness for a meeting they had during the Donegal coach's time at Celtic

Slovenian boss reveals Jim McGuinness inspiration

Slovenian manager Sasa Kolman is busy preparing to face the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday evening, but he has revealed that an encounter with Donegal Gaelic football manager Jim McGuinness left him feeling he could "conquer the world".

Soccer • 24 Feb

'We have to try and get him ready. He's no different from any other player'

McGuinness: Great to have 'leader' Murphy back in fold

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness said he was delighted to have "a leader like that amongst us" after Michael Murphy made his return to competitive inter-county action after a two-and-a-half year absence.

Football • 17 Feb

Jim McGuinness will be in experimental mode in Killarney

Result irrelevant in Killarney as rivals look to summer

The new rules bring with it added excitement as Jim McGuinness and Jack O'Connor cross paths for just the third time - but both will have summer ball in their thoughts.

Allianz Football League • 08 Feb

Donegal boss Jim McGuinness (L) has sympathy for Dublin counterpart Dessie Farrell

Sub standard - Flynn favours a sixth replacement

RTÉ GAA analysts Paul Flynn and Tomás Ó Sé have both backed Jim McGuinness's call for football teams to be allowed to make six substitutions.

Football • 03 Feb

Jim McGuinness is keen to see how the new rules unfold

McGuinness: New rules bring football back 20 years

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness believes football has rolled back two decades following the rules changes brought into the sport, but in a positive way.

Football • 23 Jan

Donegal will face Galway in the semi-final

McGuinness happy to see Donegal spread the scores

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was pleased with the way the points were spread around as his side battled past Louth and into the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.

Football • 30 Jun 24

Jim McGuinness is in year one of his second spell in charge of Donegal

McGuinness giving Donegal belief again in 2024

Jim McGuinness has brought a bif of the swagger back to Donegal football, according to Peadar Mogan, as they prepare for Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-final against Louth.

Football • 27 Jun 24

McGuinness looking forward to a break in hectic season

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness is looking forward to a rare break after his side clinched top spot in their group with a comprehensive win over Clare.

Football • 16 Jun 24

Jim McGuinness addresses his Donegal players before the All-Ireland SFC series clash with Cork

McGuinness pleased by fightback if not performance

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness felt his team made more mistakes in their defeat to Cork than they had in their entire championship run to date.

Football • 01 Jun 24

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness, left, and Ryan McHugh in January

McHugh keen for final replays over shootouts after epic

Donegal might have ended a five-year wait to reclaim the Ulster title via a penalty shootout but Ryan McHugh would prefer other means of deciding epic battles like the one they had with Armagh on Sunday.

Football • 15 May 24

Jim McGuinness has guided his side to the Ulster title

McGuinness: Heart goes out to 'brilliant' Armagh

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness expressed sympathy with Armagh, after his side won a dramatic Ulster SFC final on penalties.

Football • 12 May 24

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness celebrates at the final whistle

'It means everything' - McGuinness embracing the battle

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness said the intensity and heat of the Ulster SFC makes victory all the sweeter as he savoured a massive semi-final win over Tyrone.

Football • 29 Apr 24

'Like a boxer in his prime, Jim McGuinness had stated his intention'

McGuinness enters a fascinating game of stick or twist

Jim McGuinness' Donegal turned over Derry with a straightforward game plan and huge intensity. If he can get past Tyrone using a very different tactical approach, the rest of the country will seriously start to sit up and take notice.

Football • 28 Apr 24

'We knew from the off that it was very... Mourinho-like'

McCluskey: McGuinness has built siege mentality

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has built a siege mentality in the county, according to RTÉ GAA analyst Ryan McCluskey.

Football • 25 Apr 24

Jim McGuinness marked his return to the Ulster Championship with victory over Derry

McGuinness enjoys his return to 'special' Ulster nights

Jim McGuinness is winning matches in Ulster again, after his Donegal side racked up the goals in a 4-11 to 0-17 victory over Derry at Celtic Park on Saturday.

Football • 20 Apr 24

Jim McGuinness (L) and Mickey Harte back in 2013

Peter Canavan: Harte holds the aces for Donegal clash

Former Tyrone star forward Peter Canavan believes Derry boss Mickey Harte holds "all the aces" ahead of Saturday evening's Ulster SFC quarter-final clash with Donegal.

Football • 19 Apr 24