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10 Jan 2026

A look at the nine new faces named in the Donegal panel for the McKenna Cup

While the match against Derry was postponed, and a point awarded to each team with no time for the match to be replayed, fans missed out on a first glimpse of the side, but the panel named gave us plenty of insight to the new look squad

A look at the nine new faces named in the Donegal panel for the McKenna Cup

Termon's Cormac Gallagher and Eoin McGeehin of St Eunan's were both named in the panel for Sunday's game

 

Ultan Doherty (Naomh Conaill)

Doherty has been plagued with injuries over the years but time and time again he comes back and proves his worth to Martin Regan’s men.

The defender is the go-to man marker for the Glenties men and he marshalled some of the biggest threats in the club championship as Naomh Conaill won the Dr Maguire once again.

ACL injuries in 2021 and 2024 has hindered his playing career, but he has been one of the top defenders in the Donegal Championship this decade and has played a big part in continuing the Naomh Conaill success.

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