Donegal won the toss in Pearse Stadium and elected to play against the gale force wind. Galway took advantage of the gale to lead by 0-17 to 0-1 at the break with Shane Walsh on fire. Donegal were just not able to bridge the gap. The performance from Donegal was not a match for their first three games and Marksman reflects that. For Marksman's match just click on the arrows.placeholder image
Donegal won the toss in Pearse Stadium and elected to play against the gale force wind. Galway took advantage of the gale to lead by 0-17 to 0-1 at the break with Shane Walsh on fire. Donegal were just not able to bridge the gap. The performance from Donegal was not a match for their first three games and Marksman reflects that. For Marksman's match just click on the arrows.

Marksman: How the Donegal players fared against Galway in Salthill

By Peter Campbell

DonegalLive multimedia sport journalist

Published 24th Feb 2025, 00:33 GMT

On a really difficult day for football at the windswept Galway City venue, Pearse Stadium, the new-look Donegal side were unable to make up the 16 point half-time deficit with Shane Walsh really on song for the home side

Shaun PattonMade one wonderful save in the first half and overall did little wrong in the difficult conditions. 7.5

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Shaun PattonMade one wonderful save in the first half and overall did little wrong in the difficult conditions. 7.5

Mark CurranArguably one of Donegal's best players on the day. Was the one Donegal player who was up for the contest and won a couple of great physical contests against players much bigger than him. 7.5

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Mark CurranArguably one of Donegal's best players on the day. Was the one Donegal player who was up for the contest and won a couple of great physical contests against players much bigger than him. 7.5

Brendan McColeHad the difficult task of tailing Shane Walsh, who just seemed to be on fire in Salthill. Playing so far from goal was not ideal for the St Naul's man. 6

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Brendan McColeHad the difficult task of tailing Shane Walsh, who just seemed to be on fire in Salthill. Playing so far from goal was not ideal for the St Naul's man. 6

Peadar MoganTook the fight to Galway as much as any Donegal player and hit a good two pointer in the second half. One of the better Donegal players on the day. 7.5

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Peadar MoganTook the fight to Galway as much as any Donegal player and hit a good two pointer in the second half. One of the better Donegal players on the day. 7.5

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