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

Eoin McHughIn for his first start for Donegal this year, McHugh was unlucky not to get a free on a couple of occasions in the opening half. Was replaced at half-time. 6

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Eoin McHughIn for his first start for Donegal this year, McHugh was unlucky not to get a free on a couple of occasions in the opening half. Was replaced at half-time. 6

Caolan McGonagleFought really hard to get Donegal on the front foot but like many of his colleagues found it hard to make a difference in the wind. 6.5

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Caolan McGonagleFought really hard to get Donegal on the front foot but like many of his colleagues found it hard to make a difference in the wind. 6.5

Ciaran MooreIt was a mixed day for the St Eunan's man who got turned over a number of occasions in the opening half but he kept going throughout the second half. 6.5

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Ciaran MooreIt was a mixed day for the St Eunan's man who got turned over a number of occasions in the opening half but he kept going throughout the second half. 6.5

Hugh McFaddenWas really up against it at midfield with John Maher the standout performer. McFadden took a huge hit before half-time and was replaced in the second half. 6

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Hugh McFaddenWas really up against it at midfield with John Maher the standout performer. McFadden took a huge hit before half-time and was replaced in the second half. 6

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