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2011
Donegal’s first year with Jim McGuinness in charge saw them promoted to Division 1 on score difference. They drew their opening game with Sligo but lost their final game away to Laois, but still got promoted along with Laois. They then defeated Laois in the league final to begin a great era for McGuinness and Donegal.
Donegal: Paul Durcan; Karl Lacey, Kevin Cassidy (0-1), Frank McGlynn; Marty Boyle, Anthony Thompson, Kevin Rafferty; Rory Kavanagh (0-1), Martin McElhinney; Dermot Molloy, Mark McHugh (0-1), Michael Murphy (1-3,pen,1f,1'45'); Ryan Bradley (0-1), Adrian Hanlon, Colm McFadden (1-3,1f). Subs: Neil Gallagher for Rafferty (43); Daniel McLaughlin for Molloy (53); David Walsh (0-1) for McElhinney (58)
Donegal pictured in Croke Park for the Division 2 League final against Laois in 2011 Picture: Sportsfile
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