Donegal surrenders seven-point lead in loss to Cork in Ballybofey
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Donegal fell to Cork 0-17 to 1-13 in their All-Ireland SFC round two match in Ballybofey on June 13. After leading by seven points early in the second half, Donegal failed to maintain momentum and allowed Cork to mount a comeback. Jim McGuinness criticized his team for lacking energy and spark, a sentiment reflecting their third consecutive home championship loss. This defeat complicates Donegal's path to the Sam Maguire Cup, and they will now face an extra game in round three next week.
- •Cork secured a comeback victory, reaching the last eight.
- •Donegal led by seven points but couldn't hold on.
- •Jim McGuinness cited a lack of energy in his side.
- •This is Donegal's third home championship loss in 12 months.
- •Donegal will have an extra round three game next week.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Donegal lacked spark in Cork loss - McGuinness
- 5:06 PMBBC Sport — Donegal lacked spark in Cork loss - McGuinness
"Donegal boss Jim McGuinness says "there wasn't enough energy" in his side as they let a seven point lead slip to lose 0-17 to 1-13 to Cork in their All-Ireland SFC round two clash in Ballybofey.
"Donegal boss Jim McGuinness says "there wasn't enough energy" in his side as they let a seven point lead slip to lose 0-17 to 1-13 to Cork in their All-Ireland SFC round two clash in Ballybofey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 5:06 PMDonegal lacked spark in Cork loss - McGuinness
Donegal boss Jim McGuinness says "there wasn't enough energy" in his side as they let a seven point lead slip to lose 0-17 to 1-13 to Cork in their All-Ireland SFC round two clash in Ballybofey.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 5:06 PMDonegal lacked spark in Cork loss - McGuinness
Donegal boss Jim McGuinness says "there wasn't enough energy" in his side as they let a seven point lead slip to lose 0-17 to 1-13 to Cork in their All-Ireland SFC round two clash in Ballybofey.
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