Jim McGuinness: Dublin v Donegal and Mayo v Tyrone: a huge day for football

Get ready for an epic double-bill in Croke Park on Saturday. Four teams convinced they can win

Energised Tyrone ready to turn the tables on Donegal

Mickey Harte’s team is on the upswing and can overcome their toughest rivals

Jim McGuinness: Donegal and Tyrone will give no quarter

Ulster championship a prize both rivals will be aiming for with all their efforts

Conor McManus to shoulder a familiar load for Monaghan

Talented forward is crucial to his county’s cause in Ulster semi-final against Donegal

Jim McGuinness: Defensive strategy could be Donegal’s downfall

The way championship is unfolding deepens my conviction that reform is needed

Donegal survive scare to book Ulster semi-final spot

Neil McGee sent off but Fermanagh miss penalty just before interval

Dublin dismantle Donegal to set up Kerry showdown

All-Ireland champions produce accurate and dominant display in Allianz League semi

Donegal edge Mayo in pure February sunshine

Rory Gallagher pleased with hard working first half performance to stay in touch

Donegal to take advantage of late championship start

Frank McGlynn believes winter camp in Tenerife will boost chances of success

Jim McGuinness: How we came up with a plan to beat Dublin

In an exclusive extract from his memoir `Until Victory Always', published on October 30th, the former Donegal manager revisits the scene of one of his greatest managerial triumphs

Dublin footballers lead the way with 11 All Star nominations

Stephen Cluxton and Paul Flynn miss out as nine counties feature on the short list

Jim McGuinness: Hungry Mayo now have new strings to their bow

Connacht champions are better placed than ever to win football’s ultimate prize

Monaghan dare to dream after impressive conquest of Ulster

O’Rourke’s clever contenders squeeze home to secure their second title in three years

Donegal rough and Tyrone tumble

Michael Murphy treatment shows hatred and rivalry is as strong as ever

Rory Gallagher ready to put cards on table as Tyrone come to town

Donegal manger’s influence will be easier to recognise than during league campaign

Mickey Harte: ‘As bad a performance as I have been involved with from a Tyrone team’

Donegal run out easy winners in Ballybofey as Tyrone left with huge task to avoid relegation

Donegal withstand late rally to hold off Cork

Captain Michael Murphy sees red as home side are almost pegged back

Attack-conscious Kerry can derail slick Donegal drills

Kicking accuracy and timely use of the bench can upset the odds

Goal rush seals stunning win for Donegal as champions Dublin crash out

Jim McGuinness’s side set up first ever All-Ireland final meeting with Kerry

Champions and Donegal look destined for a last-four date

Dublin’s pace and the power of their bench should wear down Monaghan

Donegal ready to end Armagh’s rollercoaster ride

Jim McGuinness’s side further down the road in terms of development

Dublin looking even better than last year

Jim McGuinness’s Donegal will fear nothing after recapturing Ulster title

Comeback king Christy Toye is aiming for another crown

Already a winner of two Ulster titles and an All-Ireland, Donegal’s veteran forward remains unstoppable

Donegal determined to wrestle back their crown

Champions Monaghan facing a stern test in Ulster decider

Darach O’Connor scores wonder goal as Donegal see off Antrim

Low-key afternoon in Clones is lit up by 18-year-old forward

McGuinnes bringing Donegal back in through the out door

Faced with a Derry team that hold onto the ball for longer than a Led Zeppelin back-catalogue, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness cut his cloth accordingly

Karl Lacey’s spirit of adventure helps drive Donegal forward

Veteran says players do not feel need to prove themselves to anyone but themselves

Donegal rearguard proves the difference

Defensive unit shows range and accuracy to finish match with solid 1-3 from play

Frank McGlynn and Donegal ready to prove they have a lot left to offer

Last year’s bad times only a bad memory as all eyes are now on Derry

Mounting evidence suggests acute risk to players from head injuries

Head injuries are a serious concern in both amateur and professional sport

Donegal aren’t done and dusted just yet - all they need is to look forward in anger

Jim McGuinness should have no trouble picking his team up for the qualifier against Laois

Donegal’s accuracy and discipline enough to see them to a third Ulster title in a row

Monaghan will have no fear of the All-Ireland champions but won’t find a way to beat them

Three minutes of play between Down and Donegal sum up the demands of the game

It might not be pretty but it’s modern football so we must analyse it properly

Kerry hit the ground running and have clearly moved on from last year

Donegal have sent a warning shot across everyone’s bow but don’t write off Tyrone just yet

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