2026 Donegal Senior Football Championship
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
← 2025 2027 → | |
The 2026 Donegal Senior Football Championship is scheduled to be the 103nd official edition of Donegal GAA's premier Gaelic football tournament for senior graded clubs in County Donegal. 16 teams compete, with the winner representing Donegal in the 2026 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship.
The defending champion is Naomh Conaill.[1] Brendan McDyer, Leo McLoone and Anthony Thompson are bidding for a record ninth winners' medal, having each received an eighth winners' medal in 2025.[2][3]
Team changes
The following teams changed division since the 2025 championship season.
To S.F.C.Promoted from 2025 Donegal I.F.C.
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From S.F.C.Relegated to 2026 Donegal I.F.C.
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Format
The format involves a league phase consisting of 32 games played on four different weekends, to reduce the number of clubs left in the competition by four.[6]
Teams
League Phase
Advance to quarter-final Advance to preliminary quarter-final Advance to relegation playoffs
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  An Clochán Liath |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 42 | +18 | 6 |
| 2 |  Glenswilly |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 47 | +17 | 6 |
| 3 |  Naomh Conaill |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 47 | +29 | 5 |
| 4 |  St Eunan's |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 47 | +20 | 5 |
| 5 |  Gaoth Dobhair |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 43 | +7 | 5 |
| 6 |  Cill Chartha |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 28 | +12 | 4 |
| 7 | Four Masters |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 31 | +10 | 4 |
| 8 | St Michael's |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 59 | -4 | 2 |
| 9 |  Glenfin |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 56 | -5 | 2 |
| 10 |  Ard an Rátha |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 52 | -5 | 2 |
| 11 |  Seán Mac Cumhaills |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 49 | -7 | 2 |
| 12 |  Termon |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 65 | -17 | 2 |
| 13 | Na Dúnaibh |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 65 | -18 | 1 |
| 14 | Na Cealla Beaga |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 54 | -13 | 0 |
| 15 | Naomh Columba |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 58 | -19 | 0 |
| 16 | Aodh Ruadh |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 68 | -25 | 0 |
Round 1
| 8 August 2026 17:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
Ghaoth Dobhair |
1-13 (16) – (15) 0-15 | St Michael's |
Áras Mhic Eiteagáin, Gaoth Dobhair Referee: James Connors (St Eunan's) |
| Eoin De Burca 0-4, Domhnall Mac Giolla Bhride 1-0, Ethan Harkin 0-3 (1tp), Daire Ó Baoill 0-3 (1tpf), Fionnan Coyle 0-1, Eamon McGee 0-1, Fiachra Coyle 0-1 | Report | Michael Langan 0-5 (2tpf, 1f), Colin McFadden 0-3 (1tp), Max Roarty 0-2 (tp), Daniel McLaughlin 0-2, Andrew Kelly 0-2 (1f), Carlos O'Reilly 0-1 |
| 8 August 2026 17:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
St Eunan's |
2-18 (24) – (12) 1-09 | Aodh Ruadh |
O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny Referee: Mark Dorrian (Gaeil Fhánada) |
| Conor O'Donnell Jnr 0-6 (1f), James Kelly 2-0, Eoin McGeehin 0-3, Ciarán Moore 0-2, Conor O'Donnell Snr 0-2, Kieran Tobin 0-1, Brian MacIntyre 0-1, Eoin Dowling 0-1, John Hay 0-1, Oran Winston 0-1 | Report | Colm McGloin 0-3, Donagh McIntyre 1-0, Nathan Boyle 0-3 (1tp, 1'45), Phillip Patton 0-1, Shane Delahunty 0-1, David Dolan 0-1 |
| 8 August 2026 19:30 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
Glenswilly |
0-19 (19) – (17) 0-17 | Termon |
Páirc Naomh Columba, Glenswilly Referee: Enda McFeely (Naomh Mhuire, Conmhaigh) |
| Michael Murphy 0-7 (1tpf, 1f), Shane Tinney 0-3 (1tp), Mark Collum 0-3 (1tp), Eoghan Scott 0-2 (tp), Matthew Enright 0-2, Kealan Dunleavy 0-2 | Report | Ryan McFadden 0-8 (2tpf, 1tp, 1'45), John James Sweeney 0-4 (1tp), Daire McDaid 0-3 (1tpf), Bobby McGettigan 0-2 |
| 8 August 2026 19:30 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
Naomh Conaill |
2-13 (19) – (19) 0-19 | Na Dúnaibh |
Davy Brennan Memorial Park, Glenties Referee: Ryan Walsh (Réalt na Mara) |
| Charlie McGuinness 1-2, Brendan McDyer 0-4 (1tp, 1f), Eoghan McGuinness 0-3, John O'Malley 1-0 (pen), Danny Brown 0-1, Eunan Doherty 0-1, Keelan McGill 0-1, Kevin McGettigan 0-1 | Report | Patrick McElwee 0-12 (3tpf, 4f), Shane Coll 0-3 (1tp), Ronan Gallagher 0-2 (1'45), Keelan McGroddy 0-1, Cian McBride 0-1 |
| 9 August 2026 14:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
Glenfin |
1-17 (20) – (15) 0-15 | Naomh Columba |
Páirc Taobhoige, Glenfin Referee: Anthony Finn (Naomh Colmcille) |
| Odhran O'Connor 0-5 (1f), Karl McGlynn 1-2, Shaun Ward 0-4 (1tp, 1f), Stephen Ward 0-2, Ross Ó Mearlaigh 0-2, Odhran McGlynn 0-1, Daniel McGlynn 0-1 | Report | Aaron Doherty 0-7 (1tp, 1tpf, 2f), Shane Callaghan 0-5 (1f), Paul O'Hare 0-1, Ronan O'Hare 0-1, Padraig Byrne 0-1 |
| 9 August 2026 15:15 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
An Clochán Liath |
0-20 (20) – (13) 1-10 | Seán Mac Cumhaills |
Rosses Park, Dungloe Referee: Marc Brown (Four Masters) |
| Oisín Bonner 0-6, Danny McCready 0-5 (1tp), Dylan Sweeney 0-4 (1tp), Shane McGee 0-2 (tp), Aaron Ward 0-2 (tp), Daire Gallagher 0-1 | Report | Chad McSorley 1-3, Oisín Gallen 0-6 (4f), Seán MacMenamin 0-1 |
| 9 August 2026 16:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
Ard an Rátha |
1-08 (11) – (18) 2-12 | Chill Chartha |
Pearse Memorial Park, Ardara Referee: Val Murray (Aodh Ruadh) |
| Josh Malley 1-3, Eoghan Ban McNelis 0-3 (1tpf, 1f), Callum Malley 0-2 | Report | Jack Hegarty 0-3 (2f), Stephen McBrearty 0-3 (1tp), Ryan McHugh 0-3 (1tp), Gary Molloy 1-0, Conor Doherty 1-0, Ciaran McGinley 0-2, Michael Gallagher 0-1 |
| 9 August 2026 16:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 1 |
Four Masters |
0-15 (15) – (10) 0-10 | Na Cealla Beaga |
Páirc Tir Conaill, Donegal Referee: Cathal Boland (Ard an Rátha) |
| Oisín Doherty 0-5 (3f), Killian Faulkner 0-3, Tiarnan McBride 0-2, Conor Reid 0-1, Tomás Carr 0-1, Thomas Lenehan 0-1, Paddy Reid 0-1, Leo McHugh 0-1 | Report | Jack McSharry 0-3 (1tp), Hugh McFadden 0-3 (1tpf), Evan Broderick 0-2, Conor Cunningham 0-1 (f), Christopher Mulligan 0-1 |
Round 2
| 15 August 2026 17:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
Naomh Columba |
0-13 (13) – (19) 1-16 | Ghaoth Dobhair |
Páirc na nGael, Glenn Cholm Cille Referee: Val Murray (Aodh Ruadh) |
| Aaron Doherty 0-5 (1tp, 2f), Shane Callaghan 0-2 (2f), Paul O'Hara 0-2 (tp), Alex Cunnea 0-2 (tp), Philip Doherty 0-1, Lanty Molloy 0-1 | Report | Ethan Harkin 0-8 (1tpf, 2f, 1'45), Cathal Rua Gallagher 1-0, Adam Mac Iomhair 0-2 (tp), Cathal Mac Aoidh 0-1, Fionnan Coyle 0-1, Seán Paul Gallagher 0-1, Domhnall Mac Giolla Bhride 0-1, Stephen McFadden 0-1, Eamonn Collum 0-1 |
| 15 August 2026 19:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
Aodh Ruadh |
1-13 (16) – (25) 0-25 | Naomh Conaill |
Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon Referee: Kevin McGinley (Naomh Columba) |
| Eoin Cassidy 0-4 (1tp), Senan Rooney 1-0, Nathan Boyle 0-2 (tp), Colm McGloin 0-2, David Dolan 0-2, Niall Murray 0-1, Philip Patton 0-1, Matt Gillespie 0-1 | Report | Eoghan McGettigan 0-7 (1tp, 1f), Brendan McDyer 0-6 (1tp, 1f), Kieran Gallagher 0-2, John O'Malley 0-2 (tp), Ciarán Thompson 0-2 (tp), Mark Campbell 0-1, Danny Brown 0-1, Eunan Doherty 0-1, Max Campbell 0-1, Seamus Corcoran 0-1, Keelan McGill 0-1 |
| 16 August 2026 14:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
Na Dúnaibh |
1-11 (14) – (24) 1-21 | Glenswilly |
Páirc na nDúnaibh, Downings Referee: Daniel Carlin (Naomh Pádraig) |
| Paddy McElwee 0-8, Paidin Shiels 1-0, Keelan McGroddy 0-1, Johnny McGroddy 0-1, Dylan McGlone 0-1 | Report | Michael Murphy 0-10 (3tpf, 1f, 2'45), Seán Collum 1-0, Kealan Dunleavy 0-3 (1tp), Shane Tinney 0-3 (1f), Oisín McGrenra 0-2 (tp), Matthew Enright 0-1, Daithi Gildea 0-1, Caolan Kelly 0-1 |
| 16 August 2026 14:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
Seán Mac Cumhaills |
0-14 (14) – (14) 1-11 | St Eunan's |
MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey Referee: Enda McFeely (Naomh Mhuire, Conmhaigh) |
| Jamie Keegan 0-3 (1tp), Aaron Kelly 0-3 (1tp, 1f), Chad McSorley 0-2, Seán Martin 0-2, Kevin McCormack 0-2, Shaun McMenamin 0-1, Conor McGinty 0-1 | Report | Shane O'Donnell 0-4, Dylan Doogan 1-0, Conor O'Donnell Jnr 0-2 (tp), Eoin McGeehan 0-2, Noah Barrett 0-1, Luke McGuinness 0-1, James Kelly 0-1 |
| 16 August 2026 16:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
Na Cealla Beaga |
0-15 (15) – (18) 2-12 | An Clochán Liath |
Eamonn Byrne Memorial Park, Killybegs Referee: Val Murray (Aodh Ruadh) |
| Hugh McFadden 0-6 (1tpf, 2tp), Conor Cunningham 0-4 (1tp, 1f), Ryan Cunningham 0-2, Seamus Óg Byrne 0-1, Jack McSherry 0-1, Odhran McGuinness 0-1 | Report | Oisín Bonner 1-3 (1f, 1tpf), Dáire Gallagher 1-0, Shaun McGee 0-3 (1tp), Matthew Ward 0-2, Karl Magee 0-1, Ryan Connors 0-1 (f), Dylan Sweeney 0-1, Patrick O'Donnell 0-1 |
| 16 August 2026 16:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
Termon |
4-07 (19) – (14) 1-11 | Glenfin |
The Burn Road, Termon Referee: Marc Brown (Four Masters) |
| Ryan McFadden 0-4 (1tpf, 1f), Patrick Fegan 1-0, Jack Alcorn 1-0, Shea Boyle 1-0, Cormac Gallagher 1-0, Ciarán Cassidy 0-2, John James Sweeney 0-1 | Report | Shaun Ward 0-9 (2'45, 1tp, 2tpf), Odhran O'Connor 1-0, Luke McGlynn 0-1, Karl McGlynn 0-1 |
| 16 August 2026 16:30 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
St Michael's |
1-16 (19) – (17) 2-11 | Ard an Rátha |
The Bridge, Dunfanaghy Referee: Andrew McCallig (Naomh Ultan) |
| Michael Langan 0-5 (1tp, 1tpf), Daniel McLaughlin 0-4 (1f), Colin McFadden 1-1, Edward O'Reilly 0-3, Martin McElhinney 0-1, Carlos O'Reilly 0-1, Max Roarty 0-1 | Report | Eoghan Ban McNelis 1-4 (1tp), Eoghan Gallagher 1-3 (1tp), Paddy Gallagher 0-1 ('45), Shane Sweeney 0-1, Josh Malley 0-1, Callum Malley 0-1 |
The game between Cill Chartha and Four Masters was postponed to respect the deaths of James and Noreen McHugh.[9]
| 29 August 2026 14:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 2 |
Chill Chartha |
v | Four Masters |
Towney Park, Kilcar |
Round 3
| 22 August 2026 15:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
Glenswilly |
1-18 (21) – (16) 0-16 | Na Cealla Beaga |
Páirc Naomh Columba, Glenswilly Referee: Anthony Finn (Naomh Colmcille) |
| 22 August 2026 17:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
Glenfin |
2-11 (17) – (22) 2-16 | Chill Chartha |
Páirc Taobhoige, Glenfin Referee: James Connors (St Eunan's) |
| 22 August 2026 19:30 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
Naomh Conaill |
3-23 (32) – (12) 1-09 | Termon |
Davy Brennan Memorial Park, Glenties Referee: Mark Dorrian (Gaeil Fhánada) |
| 23 August 2026 14:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
An Clochán Liath |
0-22 (22) – (14) 2-08 | Na Dúnaibh |
Rosses Park, Dungloe Referee: Andrew McCallig (Naomh Ultan) |
| 23 August 2026 14:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
Ard an Rátha |
2-13 (19) – (15) 2-09 | Aodh Ruadh |
Pearse Memorial Park, Ardara Referee: Enda McFeely (Naomh Mhuire, Conmhaigh) |
| 23 August 2026 14:00 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
St Eunan's |
1-16 (19) – (11) 1-08 | Naomh Columba |
O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny Referee: Martin McCormick (Glenfin) |
| 23 August 2026 16:30 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
Ghaoth Dobhair |
1-12 (15) – (15) 0-15 | Seán Mac Cumhaills |
Áras Mhic Eiteagáin, Gaoth Dobhair Referee: Cathal Boland (Ard an Rátha) |
| 23 August 2026 16:30 IST (UTC+1) Round 3 |
Four Masters |
1-23 (26) – (21) 2-15 | St Michael's |
Páirc Tir Conaill, Donegal Referee: TBC |
Round 4
| 6 September 2026 Round 4 |
Na Dúnaibh |
v | Glenfin |
Páirc na nDúnaibh, Downings |
| 6 September 2026 Round 4 |
Chill Chartha |
v | Naomh Conaill |
Towney Park, Kilcar |
| 6 September 2026 Round 4 |
Termon |
v | An Clochán Liath |
The Burn Road, Termon |
| 6 September 2026 Round 4 |
Seán Mac Cumhaills |
v | Glenswilly |
MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey |
| 6 September 2026 Round 2 |
Na Cealla Beaga |
v | Ghaoth Dobhair |
Eamonn Byrne Memorial Park, Killybegs |
| 6 September 2026 Round 4 |
Aodh Ruadh |
v | Four Masters |
Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon |
| 6 September 2026 Round 4 |
St Michael's |
v | St Eunan's |
The Bridge, Dunfanaghy |
| 6 September 2026 Round 4 |
Naomh Columba |
v | Ard an Rátha |
Páirc na nGael, Glenn Cholm Cille |
References
- ↑ McNulty, Chris (12 October 2025). "Naomh Conaill fight back to beat Gaoth Dobhair after extra-time in Donegal SFC decider: Young Footballer of the Year nominee Finnbarr Roarty puts in Man of the Match performance". The Irish Times. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ Campbell, Peter (12 October 2025). "Naomh Conaill come from seven down to take Donegal crown". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ McNulty, Chris (4 November 2014). "St Eunan's hero John Haran hails manager Maxi Curran, 'The Magician'". Donegal News. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
Danny Gillespie won eight SFC medals with Gaoth Dobhair in the 1930s and '40s, while St Joseph's duo Brian McEniff and Seamie Granaghan won eight in the '60s and '70s.
- 1 2 "Naomh Columba end famine to defeat Malin and win Intermediate title." Donegal Democrat, 5 October 2025, https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/1911623/naomh-columba-end-famine-to-defeat-malin-and-win-intermediate-title.html.
- ↑ McLaughlin, Gerry (27 September 2025). "Aodh Ruadh come good to relegate St Naul's to the Intermediate championship: When it really mattered Aodh Ruadh showed their worth with a comprehensive SFC relegation play-off win over sorry St Naul's in Donegal Town on Saturday". Donegal Live.
- ↑ Foley, Alan (14 August 2024). "Kilcar's Michael Hegarty: 'The current system just isn't working'". Donegal Live.
- ↑ "Donnelly appointed St Eunan's manager". Hogan Stand. 9 December 2025.
The high-profile appointment comes after Donnelly left the Fermanagh post after four years in August.
- ↑ "Former Fermanagh boss Donnelly takes charge of Eunan's". Donegal News. 8 December 2025.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (13 August 2026). "All but one weekend GAA club championship fixture to go-ahead". Donegal Daily. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
