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Donegal GAA reappoints Jim McGuinness as senior football manager for 2027

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Donegal GAA reappoints Jim McGuinness as senior football manager for 2027

Summary

Donegal GAA has confirmed that Jim McGuinness will remain as senior football manager for the 2027 season. This extension marks the fourth year of his second stint in charge of the Ulster county. McGuinness previously led the team to back-to-back Ulster titles in 2024 and 2025, along with an All-Ireland final appearance in 2025. His most recent season saw a Football League Division One final victory against Kerry, though the championship campaign concluded with defeats against Down and Dublin. Alongside the football management decision, the County Committee also announced the reappointment of Michael McCann as senior hurling manager for a two-year term. McCann has been in the hurling role since 2018.

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By the Numbers

•Jim McGuinness signed a one-year extension to manage Donegal for the 2027 season.
•Michael McCann will continue as senior hurling manager for an additional two-year term.
•McGuinness helped the team secure consecutive Ulster titles in 2024 and 2025.
•The 2026 championship season included losses to Down and Dublin.

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