'I can’t get my head around it': McGonigle questions fairness of Donegal's six-day turnaround

Paul McGonigle, a member of Jim McGuinness's backroom team in 2014, said "players and their welfare are not taken into consideration in any shape or form" when it comes to scheduling games.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025 - 19:50

Alan Foley

Paul McGonigle admits he’s struggling to comprehend the decision of the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) to schedule Donegal’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Monaghan for 4pm on Saturday.

McGonigle played championship football for Donegal 18 times after debuting in 2001. The Buncrana native was part of Jim McGuinness’ backroom team for the 2014 season, winning the Ulster SFC title and reaching the All-Ireland final before losing 2-9 to 0-12 against Kerry. He also worked under Declan Bonner.

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