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04 Apr 2026

Marksman: How the Donegal players fared against Kerry in Ballybofey

With one of the best second half performances from a Donegal side at the venue, there was plenty to be positive about as Donegal edged out All-Ireland champions Kerry in a nail-biting finish with captain Patrick McBrearty stepping up. Donegal also can be thankful to Inishowen pair Caolan McColgan and Conor O'Donnell for hitting three points each

Marksman: How the Donegal players fared against Kerry in Ballybofey

Patrick McBrearty salutes the crowd after hitting the winning point Picture: Sportsfile

Shaun Patton

Shaun Patton

Will be implicated in the mix-up that led to the Kerry goal but can hardly shoulder blame.
His long kick-outs were impeccable and in winter conditions, maybe the short ones should be kept to a minimum.
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