Donegal manager McGuinness reflects on extra-time defeat to Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Donegal's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign concluded with a dramatic extra-time loss to Dublin at Croke Park on June 21. Despite a late equalizer from Michael Murphy that forced extra-time, Donegal fell short, losing 2-26 to 2-22. Jim McGuinness acknowledged a lack of consistency and highlighted issues with kick-outs as contributing factors to the defeat. The team had mixed results during the season, including a National Football League title and an upset in the Ulster Championship. Following this loss, Dublin advances to the quarter-finals, while Donegal's season ends here.
- •Donegal lost 2-26 to 2-22 after extra-time against Dublin.
- •Michael Murphy scored a late equalizer to force extra-time.
- •Jim McGuinness cited consistency and kick-out issues as key problems.
- •Donegal's season includes a National Football League title and an upset loss in Ulster.
- •Dublin moves on to the quarter-finals following the victory.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — McGuinness rues lack of consistency in Donegal exit
- 4:43 PMBBC Sport — McGuinness rues lack of consistency in Donegal exit
"Donegal manager Jim McGuinness admits his side "didn't do enough" as their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign ends in dramatic fashion with an extra-time defeat by Dublin at Croke Park.
"Donegal manager Jim McGuinness admits his side "didn't do enough" as their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign ends in dramatic fashion with an extra-time defeat by Dublin at Croke Park.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:43 PMMcGuinness rues lack of consistency in Donegal exit
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness admits his side "didn't do enough" as their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign ends in dramatic fashion with an extra-time defeat by Dublin at Croke Park.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 4:43 PMMcGuinness rues lack of consistency in Donegal exit
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness admits his side "didn't do enough" as their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign ends in dramatic fashion with an extra-time defeat by Dublin at Croke Park.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Gaelic Games•Oct 31, 2026, 5:25 PMSLC semis: Rangers vs Aberdeen - latest score
Gaelic Games•Oct 30, 2026, 10:52 PMFrom WiFi to 'relief' - How was Ferguson's Irish League debut?
Gaelic Games•Oct 28, 2026, 9:32 AMWatch Celtic v Dundee United LIVE on CelticPlayer
Gaelic Games•Oct 28, 2026, 8:04 AMEnduring memories and 'imposter syndrome' - The GAA Social meets Mayo star Carney
Gaelic Games•Oct 26, 2026, 8:36 AMMum wants grassroots football to be more inclusive
Gaelic Games•Oct 25, 2026, 6:33 PMMagherafelt win first Derry SFC title since 2019