An ever-so small factoid from Jack O’Connor’s illustrious time as Kerry senior football manager: he’s never overseen a win in Donegal. Should both teams begin as they did in Round 1, Kerry will have seven All-Ireland SFC final starters and Donegal 10. If McGuinness is still feeling indignant about last year’s All-Ireland final, O’Connor appeared to be the same in the build-up to the game. “I don't think Jack was happy with all the commentary around the Donegal manager and what he could do. “An All-Ireland final is a different animal.

Source: Irish Examiner January 30, 2026 11:58 UTC