Donegal rallies to defeat Derry, boosting league hopes

Donegal staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Derry 1-22 to 1-19 in a thrilling Allianz League Division 1 clash at Fr Tierney Park. Trailing by as much as eight points in the final quarter, Donegal rallied with a surge of scoring led by Shane O'Donnell, whose goal in the 64th minute reignited their hopes. Daire Ó Baoill and Ciaran Thompson also contributed crucial scores during the comeback. Derry, who were Division 1 champions in 2024, now find themselves in serious relegation trouble after this defeat, having secured only one point from their first four matches. The match showcased the trademark grit of Jim McGuinness's side, as they moved to the top of the league alongside Galway. The two teams are set to meet again in the Ulster senior football championship preliminary round in early April.