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23 Oct 2025

Date and venue confirmed for Donegal’s All-Ireland Masters final

After defeating Sligo in the semi-final at the weekend, Donegal will now meet Tyrone in the Dr Mick Loftus final on Saturday week

Date and venue confirmed for Donegal’s All-Ireland Masters final

Gerard McBrearty receives the ball against Sligo Photo - Paul Patton

The date, time and venue for the Dr Mick Loftus Cup final between Donegal Masters and Tyrone has been confirmed.

Breffni Park in Cavan will host the final on Saturday, September 13 at 3pm, with the Shield final between Cavan and Antrim taking place beforehand at 1pm.

Sligo native John Gilmartin will referee the contest between Eddie Crawford’s side and Tyrone.

Donegal defeated Sligo in the semi-final after a replay by 1-13 to 1-11 in Kinlough on Saturday to reach the final, while Tyrone overcame Dublin by 3-11 to 0-10.

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The pair finished first and second in the overall league table after five wins and one loss, with the Red Hands topping the table.

And Tyrone will go in as favourites as they look to complete five in a row at this level, while Donegal were the last team to win the trophy before their opponents.

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