Donegal's Patrick McBrearty and Shane O'Donnell after losing to Kerry in last year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park. Meanwhile, their team captain, Patrick McBrearty, was back in Dublin, lying on a hospital bed. Former Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has joined GAA+ as an analyst. Patrick McBrearty keeps the ball in play for Donegal during last year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final against Kerry at Croke Park. Donegal's Patrick McBrearty and manager Jim McGuinness celebrate after the 2012 All-Ireland semi-final victory against Cork.

Source: The Irish Times March 25, 2026 10:32 UTC