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27 Feb 2026

Donegal draft in Mark Anthony McGinley as goalkeeping cover ahead of Galway 

With Jim McGuinness explaining last week that first-choice stopper Shaun Patton will remain absent for the next number of weeks, the St Michael's clubman will likely act as cover for Gavin Mulreany in between

Donegal draft in Mark Anthony McGinley as goalkeeping cover ahead of Galway 

Mark Anthony McGinley denies Sean Cavanagh during the 2016 Ulster SFC final

Mark Anthony McGinley is back involved with the Donegal senior football squad ahead of the weekend’s NFL clash with Galway in Ballyshannon. 

The Ards native previously lined out for Donegal under Rory Gallagher and played in the 2016 Ulster final loss to Tyrone. 

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McGinley is also a former League of Ireland goalkeeper having turned out for both Finn Harps and UCD in the past. 

More recently, he’s been between the posts with Donegal League Premier Division champions Letterkenny Rovers. 

With Jim McGuinness explaining last week that first-choice stopper Shaun Patton will remain absent for the next number of weeks, McGinley will most likely deputise for Gavin Mulreany in between.

Gaoth Dobhair’s Padraig Mac Giolla Bhride has acted as second choice to the St Naul’s man throughout the NFL so far but with preparations for the U-20 season about to ramp up, his complete attention will need to switch there from here on in. 

Donegal currently lead the way in Division 1 of the NFL and will look to make it five wins from five when they host the Tribesmen in Ballyshannon on Sunday. 

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