DONEGAL star Ryan McHugh has already had a week to remember as wife Bridget gave birth to their son on Monday.
Sharing an adorable pic of the new arrival from the hospital, Ryan revealed his name is Senán.
The happy couple got married around two years ago[/caption]
They’ve given him the beautiful Irish name of Senán[/caption]
The two-time All-Star made sure to thank all of the staff who had ensured Bridget and Senán received the best of care over the past few days.
He wrote: “Senán McHugh 23/06/2025.
“I would just like to thank Letterkenny Hospital for the wonderful care they took of Bridget and Senán over the past week. Thankfully everyone is doing good and back home.”
Despite reaching this life-changing milestone, Ryan is still set to line out at Croke Park on Saturday when Donegal lock horns with neighbours Monaghan.
That 4pm throw-in will serve as the first of four equally tough to call match-ups across Saturday and Sunday.
The side announced by Monaghan boss Gabriel Bannigan shows two changes from their win against Down.
Stephen Mooney and Killian Lavelle make way for Jack McCarron and Gavin McPhillips. Gary Mohan is a sub after limping off against Clare.
We’re still awaiting team news from Jim McGuinness but the Kilcar half-back is always one of the first names on his team sheet.
At 6.15pm attention at GAA HQ will turn to a renewal of a classic early 2000s rivalry in the form of Tyrone against Dublin.
Earlier this week Red Hand legend Sean Cavanagh spoke of his hope that the sight of the Sky Blue jerseys in Croker will bring out the best in his countymen.
The three-time All-Ireland winner reckons it could spark their summer as they chase their first semi-final since going all the way in 2021.
He emphasized: “I feel there’s a big performance in this Tyrone team. The talent is there, and I know Malachy is the right man to get it out.
“I think the sight of Croke Park and the sight of the Dubs and the Sky Blue jersey will definitely bring out whatever’s in those players right now.
“As a supporter I do feel there’s a big performance in the team, and I think they’ll all see it in that way. They’ll all see it as an opportunity to bring it on Saturday night.
“Any year that Tyrone has good years, it usually takes a big game and the sight of something that will energise and excite the team to get it out.
“So I’m cautiously optimistic that the sight of a Dublin jersey on a Saturday night in Croke Park will do that.”
Sunday will then witness the clashes of Meath against Galway at 1.45pm followed by holders Armagh clashing with Kerry.
Ahead of that tussle Marc O Se has floated a rumour doing the rounds in the Kingdom that Jack Barry has returned from Australia and may even make the matchday panel.
