Ulster Championship 2025

[Blowitupref]

FT Donegal 1-19 Down 0-16

That was a 6 point hammering. Down had their chances to make it a close finish but couldn't take any of the chances. Although Donegal had packed up probably about 50 minutes into the game

Had Down taken one of those two goal chances it would have made for a very interesting finish.

[imtommygunn]

Hard to know where Donegal are at. Cruised through some games. Down a good bit off this level yet.

[J70]

Well, we're through.

Don't think that performance will have Armagh, or any other serious teams, getting nervous about us. Probably a wee bit too easy for most of it and complacency allowed Down to stay in touch. Could have cost us on another day.

[gallsman]

Whisper it, but is trying to accommodate Murphy making a mess of the rest of their attack? Gallen is one of the best footballers in the country and has been reduced to a link man role.

[SouthDublinBro]

Gallen is one of the best footballers in the country

  Based on what?

[Captain Obvious]

Big Jim thought it was all over by clearing his bench early, with the new rules not so anymore and can be thankful Down was very wasteful with their opportunities.

[gallsman]

Gallen is one of the best footballers in the country

  Based on what?

Well he was nominated for All Stars both of the last two years, winning one in 2024. So there's that...

Anyone with eyes over the last few years can see that he's a fabulous footballer.

[tyrone08]

Jesus the consistency of refs applying the rules is a joke.

You're brave, you'll be getting called all sorts next.

lol thanks. But it does completely annoy me that managers and players basically face different interpretations of the rule every game.

[Milltown Row2]

Jesus the consistency of refs applying the rules is a joke.

You're brave, you'll be getting called all sorts next.

lol thanks. But it does completely annoy me that managers and players basically face different interpretations of the rule every game.

Not trying to be funny or smart here but in all my years involved in GAA, I've yet to see two refs referee the same, ever. Coldrick mentioned this in a podcast recently also

[bennydorano]

Donegal came flying out of the blocks in the league championship fit, they look ordinary enough atm and among the pack of contenders. Still think Galway are best positioned for Sam.

If Meath were to win today there could be some mad tough groups in the next phase.

[flowerpot]

Be a balls to have final in Croke Park, be a charity if they got less than 20k if they do.

[Wildweasel74]

I thought Donegal looked strong before today, but Monaghan pushed them hard and they weren't great today, although Downs running game doesn't work with the new rules. I edge Armagh ahead of them, whereas I had it the other way round a week ago.

[downtothecore]

Downs game wouldn't be far away if they could learn to put the ball in the net. Liam kerr, ryan and sheelin Johnston are a big loos from last year....

[5times5times]

Give Eanetta the final. Making this leinster game a cracker.

Letting it flow, unlike that gobshite gough yday.

[flowerpot]

Be a balls to have final in Croke Park, be a charity if they got less than 20k if they do.

They could do a double header now with Meath and Louth.