Listen: Gaoth Dobhair's 'keeper of the faith Sweeney on 'biggest game of our lives'
written by Chris McNulty February 11, 2019
Christopher Sweeney says Gaoth Dobhair's youngsters have injected new life into the seasoned campaigners at Magheragallon – and Sunday's All-Ireland club semi-final will hold no fears.
Gaoth Dobhair face Corofin in Carrick-on-Shannon (1pm), with the carrot of a St Patrick's Day final at Croke Park dangling.
"If someone had told us we'd be looking forward to an All-Ireland semi-final, we'd have laughed," experienced goalkeeper Sweeney told Donegal Daily/Donegal Sport Hub.
"It's a big game for a lot of us boys, especially the older boys, especially the likes of myself, Chris McFadden and Dan McBride.
"We're 60 minutes away from playing Croke Park. It's the biggest game of our lives."
Sweeney was on the Gaoth Dobhair panel for the 2006 Donegal SFC win, but there followed a barren 12 years, until they finally reclaimed the Dr Maguire in October.
Gaoth Dobhair have been propelled by their rising aces, who have seamlessly transitioned into the senior ranks.
Sweeney said: "This is more their team. What they have achieved all the way up and the maturity of them, you'd swear they were around for years. They have brought a breath of fresh air to the whole team.
"They're just not happy with what we have. They want to push on and win everything in front of them."
Listen to the full interview below …
Listen: Gaoth Dobhair's 'keeper of the faith Sweeney on 'biggest game of our lives' was last modified: February 11th, 2019 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty
Author of 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.
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