NFL Division One: Donegal keep Michael Murphy in reserve but still have enough to beat the Dubs in Ballybofey
Donegal keep Michael Murphy in reserve but still have enough to beat the Dubs in BallybofeySpringtime officially began on Saturday, though Ballybofey was very much in the throes of an after-storm.Winter still lingered on a night when Donegal held off a second-half fightback by Dublin to get their Division One return off to a winning start in front of 12,560.
The increased demands on bodies will ensure that Michael Murphy is kept under wraps for a little while yet, it seems. Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton saved well from Tom Lahiff and Ó Baoill repeated his trick to give Donegal a firm five-point lead at the changeover. Donegal gave a League debut to Finnbarr Roarty and McGuinness’s fellow Naomh Conaill clubman certainly looked right at home.
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