All 12 clubs get their Donegal IFC campaigns underway and if recent years are anything to go by, it's very difficult to pick a winner. Please click on the arrows to go through the clubs The only trend in the last couple of seasons saw the defeated finalists come back the following season to win with Cloughaneely and Dungloe winning the competition in 2021 and last year respectively. This year will possess the same unpredictability no doubt and bar Dungloe, the other three sides who reached the semi-finals last season, runners-up Naomh Columba, as well as Gaeil Fhánada and Termon are all in one group this year, with the junior champions of 2021, Downings, Bundoran, who were relegated from the SFC last year and Naomh Bríd.  Four from the six will go through, as is the same in the group involving Malin, Buncrana, Red Hughs, Naomh Muire, Letterkenny Gaels and Burt.placeholder image
All 12 clubs get their Donegal IFC campaigns underway and if recent years are anything to go by, it's very difficult to pick a winner. Please click on the arrows to go through the clubs The only trend in the last couple of seasons saw the defeated finalists come back the following season to win with Cloughaneely and Dungloe winning the competition in 2021 and last year respectively. This year will possess the same unpredictability no doubt and bar Dungloe, the other three sides who reached the semi-finals last season, runners-up Naomh Columba, as well as Gaeil Fhánada and Termon are all in one group this year, with the junior champions of 2021, Downings, Bundoran, who were relegated from the SFC last year and Naomh Bríd.  Four from the six will go through, as is the same in the group involving Malin, Buncrana, Red Hughs, Naomh Muire, Letterkenny Gaels and Burt.

The Donegal Intermediate Football Championship club-by-club guide

Frank Craig
By Frank Craig

sports editor

Published 18th Aug 2023, 13:33 GMT

All 12 clubs get their Donegal IFC campaigns underway and if recent years are anything to go by, it's very difficult to pick a winner

Buncrana Manager: Gary Duffy Last year’s championship: Lost to Naomh Columba in the quarter-final This year’s AFCL: Third in Division 2, lost promotion play-off to Glenfin. First two opponents: Away to Burt; home to Malin. Prospects: Having gone close to promotion to Division 1, Buncrana will feel they’re primed to give the IFC a real rattle. The loss of Darach O’Connor though, to injury, is a real blow. Star man: Caolan McGonagle.

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Buncrana Manager: Gary Duffy Last year’s championship: Lost to Naomh Columba in the quarter-final This year’s AFCL: Third in Division 2, lost promotion play-off to Glenfin. First two opponents: Away to Burt; home to Malin. Prospects: Having gone close to promotion to Division 1, Buncrana will feel they’re primed to give the IFC a real rattle. The loss of Darach O’Connor though, to injury, is a real blow. Star man: Caolan McGonagle.

BundoranManager: James KeaneyLast year championship: Relegated after play-off with St Naul’sThis year’s AFCL: Ninth in Division 1First two opponents: Na Dúnaibh away; Naomh Columba home.Prospects: Bundoran finished the league strongly when they got Jamie Brennan back and he was played in a new half-back role. Will be without Paul Brennan, which is a loss. Must be fancied to be in the shake-up. Most certainly will be one of the teams to beat because they have the experience of playing senior.Star man: Jamie Brennan

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BundoranManager: James KeaneyLast year championship: Relegated after play-off with St Naul’sThis year’s AFCL: Ninth in Division 1First two opponents: Na Dúnaibh away; Naomh Columba home.Prospects: Bundoran finished the league strongly when they got Jamie Brennan back and he was played in a new half-back role. Will be without Paul Brennan, which is a loss. Must be fancied to be in the shake-up. Most certainly will be one of the teams to beat because they have the experience of playing senior.Star man: Jamie Brennan

BurtManager: Ciaran DowdsLast year’s championship: Retained IFC status with relegation semi-final win over Naomh BridThis year’s AFCL: Relegated to Divison 3 First two opponents: Home to Buncrana; away to Naomh MuireProspects: After a difficult league campaign and last year’s IFC struggles, Burt’s aim will simply be to hold onto their championship status.Star man: Mark McElhinney.

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BurtManager: Ciaran DowdsLast year’s championship: Retained IFC status with relegation semi-final win over Naomh BridThis year’s AFCL: Relegated to Divison 3 First two opponents: Home to Buncrana; away to Naomh MuireProspects: After a difficult league campaign and last year’s IFC struggles, Burt’s aim will simply be to hold onto their championship status.Star man: Mark McElhinney.

Gaeil FhánadaManager: Gerard ShielsLast year championship: Lost IFC semi-final to Naomh ColumbaThis year’s AFCL: 10th in Division 2First two opponents: Naomh Columba away; Naomh Brid homeProspects: The new boss at Portsalon will be targeting a quarter-final for Gaeil Fhánada and the draw might help with a home game against Naomh Brid. The clash with neighbours Na Dánaibh could be a huge game for both clubs and if Gaeil Fhánada can repeat their win of last year they will surely make the last eight.Star man: Liam McGrenaghan

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Gaeil FhánadaManager: Gerard ShielsLast year championship: Lost IFC semi-final to Naomh ColumbaThis year’s AFCL: 10th in Division 2First two opponents: Naomh Columba away; Naomh Brid homeProspects: The new boss at Portsalon will be targeting a quarter-final for Gaeil Fhánada and the draw might help with a home game against Naomh Brid. The clash with neighbours Na Dánaibh could be a huge game for both clubs and if Gaeil Fhánada can repeat their win of last year they will surely make the last eight.Star man: Liam McGrenaghan

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