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Jim McGuinness in upbeat mood at the press night in Ballybofey ahead of the Ulster championship quarter-final against Tyrone on Sunday.

The more things change the more they stay the same for McGuinness

Joe Brolly bumped into Jim McGuinness at the Allianz League final, where the Donegal manager was casting an eye over the team that has preoccupied his thoughts all spring – Tyrone.

Harps return to the bread and butter with Wexford trip

Finn Harps were left licking their wounds following their agonising loss to Derry City on Monday night but can put themselves firmly in the promotion frame with a win at Wexford Youths on Friday (kick-off 7.45pm).

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The ‘battle’ of 1973 remembered

To Hell or to Connacht! That was the Cromwellian call back in the 1600s. But it almost had a sequel in 1973 as a result of an Ulster championship game between Donegal and Tyrone in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey.

Tyrones Joe McMahon and Donegals Martin McElhinney with Neil McGee in action during the league encounter earlier this year. �Russell Pritchard / Presseye

Fine margins make the difference - McMahon

Over recent years Joe McMahon has become one of the first names on the Tyrone teamsheet.

Michael Murphy of Donegal and Tyrone's Joe McMahon

Tyrone remains the focus for Donegal captain Murphy

Michael Murphy might have been the man who lifted Sam Maguire last September but the Donegal captain has eyes for only Tyrone and the Ulster championship this Sunday.

National Sport rss

Lion O'Brien healing quickly

British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.

DCAL to defend Windsor Park plans

The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland will "robustly" defend its plans to redevelop Windsor Park in the wake of Crusaders' attempts to launch a judicial review of the case.

Hodgson plea to fans over chants

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on England fans while urging them not to sing "religious or political" songs in next week's friendly with Ireland.

Good ground for Curragh classics

Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.

Keane free to face England

Skipper Robbie Keane will be able to face England next week after the Los Angeles Galaxy granted him permission to join up with the Ireland squad.

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