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23 Mar 2026

David Gough set to take charge of Donegal and Kerry at Croke Park on Sunday

The experienced Meath whistler will be the man in the middle for the keenly anticipated game in Croke Park on Sunday (throw-in 4pm)

David Gough set to take charge of Donegal and Kerry at Croke Park on Sunday

Jim McGuinness remonstrates with David Gough in Dr Hyde Park last season

David Gough will referee the Division 1 NFL final showdown between Donegal and Kerry.

The experienced Meath whistler will be the man in the middle for the keenly anticipated game in Croke Park on Sunday (throw-in 4pm).

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He has officiated two All-Ireland Senior Football Championship finals (2019 and 2023), both involving Dublin and Kerry.

Jim McGuinness’ side finished top outright, in Division 1, thanks to their 3-20 to 3-16 win over Monaghan in Clones. 

Donegal took 11 points from their seven outings, with a win record of five, a draw and a loss. 

Kerry’s draw with Armagh in the Athletic Grounds was enough for Jack O’Connor’s All-Ireland champions to squeeze through on score difference despite being locked on ten points each with Mayo. 

Sunday’s top-flight showpiece will be broadcast live on TG4. 

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