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The relayed surface at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey
Donegal GAA has officially confirmed that their Ulster SFC opener with Down will take place at O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny.
Jim McGuinness had been holding out some hope that the clash with the Mourne County could yet take place at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey.
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However, redevelopment work is being carried out on the venue, including a relaying of the pitch, and it won’t be ready in time for the April 26 encounter.
Indeed, DonegalLive has been told it could be late Autumn, at the very least, before a competitive ball is kicked on the new playing surface
O’Donnell Park played host to the side’s NFL win over Mayo while Fr Tierney Park harboured a win over Kerry and the drawn clash with Galway last time out.
Donegal GAA’s statement read: CLG Dhún na nGall wish to confirm that our county executive have notified Ulster GAA that our nominated venue for our senior football championship Quarter-Final v Down GAA is O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny.
Our primary ground, MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey has been undergoing improvement works, which include a new pitch surface. And while works are on schedule, the venue is not yet available.
We wish CLG Sean MacCumhaills well with the completion of same. Our thanks to St Eunan's GAA for their hospitality and we look forward to another exciting Ulster Senior Football Championship.
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