# Ethan O'Donnell

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Donegal Gaelic footballer (born 1997)

Ethan O'Donnell Personal information Born (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997 (age 29)[1][2] Sport Sport Gaelic football Position Half-back/Half-forward Club Years Club 201?– Naomh Conaill Club titles Donegal titles 6 Inter-county Years County 2017– Donegal

**Ethan O'Donnell** (born 1 January 1997) is an Irish [Gaelic footballer](/source/Gaelic_football) who plays for [Naomh Conaill](/source/Naomh_Conaill_CLCG) and the [Donegal county team](/source/Donegal_county_football_team).

He played for his county at minor, under-21 and senior level.[3] He can play at half-back or half-forward.[2]

O'Donnell scored the winning point for Donegal against [Dublin](/source/Dublin_county_football_team) in the [2014 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship](/source/2014_All-Ireland_Minor_Football_Championship) semi-final.[4] Aged 17 and a year younger than many of his teammates, he was used as an impact substitute during that campaign before starting the final against [Kerry](/source/Kerry_county_football_team).[2]

O'Donnell scored a goal in the 2017 [Ulster Under-21 Football Championship](/source/Ulster_Under-21_Football_Championship) final victory over [Derry](/source/Derry_county_football_team), helping Donegal get its first under-21 title since 2010.[5]

O'Donnell was involved with the county senior panel in the [2017](/source/2017_Donegal_county_football_team_season) and [2020 seasons](/source/2020_Donegal_county_football_team_season) but did not play much in either season.[3] He made a substitute appearance for Donegal against [Kerry](/source/Kerry_county_football_team) in the opening round of the [2017 National Football League](/source/2017_National_Football_League_(Ireland))[6] as well as in the last round of the delayed [2020 National Football League](/source/2020_National_Football_League_(Ireland)), against the same opposition.[7]

The [2021 season](/source/2021_Donegal_county_football_team_season) marked O'Donnell's breakthrough for his county team.[3] He made a substitute appearance against [Tyrone](/source/Tyrone_county_football_team) in the opening game of the [2021 National Football League](/source/2021_National_Football_League_(Ireland)).[3] He also appeared in four of the six other games Donegal played (in a shortened season due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic)).[3] Then an injury to [Peadar Mogan](/source/Peadar_Mogan) gave him the opportunity to play against Dublin in the National Football League semi-final.[3] O'Donnell also started the [2021 Ulster Senior Football Championship](/source/2021_Ulster_Senior_Football_Championship) quarter-final against Derry.[3]

O'Donnell did not participate in Donegal's [2023 season](/source/2023_Donegal_county_football_team_season).[8]

O'Donnell put in a man-of-the-match performance in the final of the [2023 Donegal Senior Football Championship](/source/2023_Donegal_Senior_Football_Championship).[9]

After this, O'Donnell based himself in [Perth](/source/Perth) in [Western Australia](/source/Western_Australia). He flew home especially to play in the [2024 Donegal SFC](/source/2024_Donegal_Senior_Football_Championship), but his club lost the final.[10] He flew back from Perth again to play for his club in the [2025 Donegal SFC](/source/2025_Donegal_Senior_Football_Championship), when his club won the final, with O'Donnell playing the entirety of that game.[11][12]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Ferry, Ryan (12 August 2021). ["County players return makes a 'big difference'"](https://donegalnews.com/2021/08/county-players-return-makes-big-difference-doherty/). *[Donegal News](/source/Donegal_News)*. p. 66. [Conor Doherty] is now 24, and with a birthday on New Year's Day, he jokes that he held on for a bit longer to get an extra year at minor level. Interestingly, he is just two hours older than Naomh Conaill's Ethan O'Donnell. The pair know each other well, and there are no secrets between the two teams at this stage. Further details in the print edition.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dn_27012022_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dn_27012022_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-dn_27012022_2-2) Ferry, Ryan (27 January 2022). ["O'Donnell finding his feet with Donegal"](https://donegalnews.com/2022/01/odonnell-finding-his-feet-with-donegal/). *[Donegal News](/source/Donegal_News)*. p. 66. …who turned 25 on New Year's Day. 'This is my third year under Declan now and I had a year under Rory as well'… O'Donnell has played in each of Donegal's four games so far this year, but only started one, against Antrim. However, he came off the bench and made a telling difference against Monaghan in the McKenna Cup final last week… O'Donnell can play in the half-back line or half-forward line and he is viewed as one of the 'transition' players who now have vital roles in the team. Further details in the print edition.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dn_12082021_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dn_12082021_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-dn_12082021_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-dn_12082021_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-dn_12082021_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-dn_12082021_3-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-dn_12082021_3-6) Ferry, Ryan (12 August 2021). ["Ethan eager to play final"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220808164552/https://donegalnews.com/2021/08/ethan-eager-to-play-final/). *[Donegal News](/source/Donegal_News)*. p. 67. Archived from [the original](https://donegalnews.com/2021/08/ethan-eager-to-play-final/) on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022. O'Donnell has two county senior medals to his name already and the versatile player would like to add another to his collection. His team have already earned some silverware this year after winning their seven league games, but the Dr Maguire Cup is the one they want… O'Donnell heads into the county final after a breakthrough season with the Donegal seniors. He was involved with the Donegal panel in 2017 and 2020, but found his game time limited. However, he came on in the first league match against Tyrone this year, and ended up featuring in five of the seven games that the county side played… 'Peadar Mogan got injured before the Dublin match and I got my wee break then'... O'Donnell started against Dublin in the league semi-final, and he was thrown in from the off against Derry in the Ulster quarter-final… Between senior, under-21 and minor county football, he has played with many of the Kilcar side and seen[sic] them up at close quarters… Further details in the print edition.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Kelly, Niall (31 August 2014). ["As it happened: Dublin v Donegal, All-Ireland MFC semi-final"](https://www.the42.ie/dublin-donegal-minor-live-updates-1647102-Aug2014/). [The42.ie](/source/TheJournal.ie#The42.ie). Retrieved 31 August 2014. 2:45PM · 31 AUG 14 · Donegal 1–12 Dublin 1–11: 58 mins — A free breaks to Donegal sub Ethan O'Donnell and he blasts it over the bar. Donegal lead — can Dublin find the equaliser?

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** McNulty, Chris (11 April 2017). ["Listen: A proud night as Eoghan Ban follows in father's footsteps"](https://www.donegaldaily.com/2017/04/11/listen-a-proud-night-as-eoghan-ban-follows-in-fathers-footsteps/). Retrieved 11 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Foley, Alan (5 February 2017). ["Geaney at the double as Kerry achieve first opening round league win under Fitzmaurice"](https://www.the42.ie/kerry-donegal-division-1-3224023-Feb2017/). [The42.ie](/source/TheJournal.ie#The42.ie). Retrieved 5 February 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** McGoldrick, Seán (26 October 2020). ["League title for Kerry but no fanfare as Keane turns towards Munster showdown with Cork"](https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/league-title-for-kerry-but-no-fanfare-as-keane-turns-towards-munster-showdown-with-cork-39666723.html). *[Irish Independent](/source/Irish_Independent)*. Retrieved 26 October 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Ferry, Ryan (26 October 2023). "Team of the [Donegal Senior Football] Championship". *[Donegal News](/source/Donegal_News)*. p. 68. 7. Ethan O'Donnell (Naomh Conaill) O'Donnell wasn't involved with Donegal in 2023…

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Naomh Conaill outclass Gaoth Dobhair 1–16 to 1–8 in Donegal Football Final"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/gaelic-games/67187395). [BBC Sport](/source/BBC_Sport). 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023. Man of the match O'Donnell's brilliant run set up McGuinness' 46th-minute goal…

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Wilson, Matthew (17 October 2025). ["O'Donnell ecstatic after successful trip home from Oz"](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/donegal/donegal-county-football/odonnell-ecstatic-after-successful-trip-home-from-oz/). *[Gaelic Life](/source/Gaelic_Life)*. Retrieved 17 October 2025. The Naomh Conaill midfielder is located in Perth in Australia but flew home to take to the field for Martin Regan's side for the championship. After a disappointing trip home 12 months ago, O'Donnell is delighted that this trip across the world was worthwhile, helping his club to land their eighth senior crown on Sunday.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Bonner, Daire (1 September 2025). ["Ethan O'Donnell's return a 'massive lift' for Naomh Conaill – Finnbarr Roarty"](https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/1883735/ethan-o-donnell-s-return-a-massive-lift-for-naomh-conaill-finnbarr-roarty.html). [Donegal Live](/source/Donegal_Live). Retrieved 1 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-rte_2025_donegal_championship_12-0)** Campbell, Peter (12 October 2025). ["Naomh Conaill come from seven down to take Donegal crown"](https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/1012/1538131-naomh-conaill-comeback-sees-them-take-donegal-crown/). [RTÉ Sport](/source/RT%C3%89_Sport). Retrieved 12 October 2025.

v t e Naomh Conaill – current squad McGrath U. Doherty A. J. Gallagher M. Campbell K. McGettigan An. Thompson Roarty Gallagher O'Donnell McDyer O'Malley (c) O. Doherty Malone McGuinness McGill E. McGettigan McDevitt McLoone Molloy J. Campbell Corcoran Mac Ceallabhuí Boyle Gildea C. Thompson (inj) Manager M. Regan

Naomh Conaill panels v t e Naomh Conaill – 2015 Donegal Senior Football Champions (3rd title) 1 S. McGrath 2 Aa. Thompson 3 A. J. Gallagher 4 K. McGettigan 5 M. Boyle 6 An. Thompson 7 E. Waide 8 L. McLoone (c) 9 C. Thompson 10 E. Doherty 11 D. Molloy 12 D. Gallagher 13 J. O'Malley 14 L. Thompson 15 B. McDyer Subs used J. McLoone for O'Malley (38') E. McGettigan for Gallagher (38') S. Corcoran for Doherty (47') E. O'Donnell for McDyer (52') C. Ellis for Boyle (55') J. Bonner for L. Thompson (60') Manager M. Regan v t e Naomh Conaill – 2019 Donegal Senior Football Champions (4th title) 1 S. McGrath 2 U. Doherty 3 A. J. Gallagher 4 K. McGettigan 5 E. O'Donnell 6 An. Thompson 7 M. Boyle 8 C. Thompson (c) 9 L. McLoone 10 B. McDyer 11 E. McGettigan 12 E. Doherty 13 J. Mac Ceallabhuí 14 C. McGuinness 15 K. Gallagher Subs used S. Molloy for Boyle (39') D. Molloy for McDyer (42') J. O'Malley for Mac Ceallabhuí (50') N. Byrne for McGuinness (53') M. Boyle for K. Gallagher (69') Other players involved E. Waide (first and second games) Manager M. Regan v t e Naomh Conaill – 2020 Donegal Senior Football Champions (5th title) 1 S. McGrath 2 U. Doherty 3 A. J. Gallagher 4 K. McGettigan 5 E. O'Donnell 6 An. Thompson 7 E. Waide 8 L. McLoone 9 C. Thompson (c) 10 E. Doherty 11 O. Doherty 12 C. Brennan 13 J. Mac Ceallabhuí 14 C. McGuinness 15 K. Gallagher Subs used B. McDyer for Brennan (38') S. Corcoran for U. Doherty (47') D. Molloy for K. Gallagher (52') K. McGill for O'Donnell (54') J. Campbell for A. J. Gallagher (61') N. Byrne for McGuinness (61') J. O'Malley for O. Doherty (64') K. Gallagher for Waide (64') M. Boyle for Corcoran (80') C. McGuinness for McLoone (80') Manager M. Regan v t e Naomh Conaill – 2022 Donegal Senior Football Champions (6th title) 1 S. McGrath 2 K. McGettigan (c) 3 A. J. Gallagher 4 J. Campbell 5 E. O'Donnell 6 An. Thompson 7 E. Waide 8 C. Thompson 9 J. Mac Ceallabhuí 10 B. McDyer 11 O. Doherty 12 E. Doherty 13 J. O'Malley 14 C. McGuinness 15 K. McGill Subs used L. McLoone for O'Malley (57') D. Molloy for McDyer (60') M Boyle for O. Doherty (60') Manager M. Regan v t e Naomh Conaill – 2023 Donegal Senior Football Champions (7th title) 1 S. McGrath 2 J. Campbell 3 A. J. Gallagher 4 U. Doherty (c) 5 K. McGettigan 6 An. Thompson 7 E. O'Donnell 8 L. McLoone 9 C. Thompson 10 B. McDyer 11 O. Doherty 12 E. Doherty 13 J. Mac Ceallabhuí 14 C. McGuinness 15 J. O'Malley Subs used E. Waide for Campbell (44') K. McGill for McDyer (51') L. Quinn for McGettigan (56') S. Corcoran for O'Malley (58') M. McDevitt for Mac Ceallabhuí (60') Other players involved M. Boyle D. Molloy Manager M. Regan

v t e Donegal – 2014 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship finalist 1 D. Rodgers 2 D. Monagle 3 K. Gillespie 4 C. Kelly 5 S. McMenamin 6 T. McClenaghan 7 C. Mulligan 8 E. B. Gallagher 9 C. McGonagle 10 S. McBrearty 11 L. Connor 12 M. Carroll 13 J. Brennan 14 J. Campbell 15 E. O'Donnell Subs used N. Harley (c) for C. Kelly G. McBride for E. O'Donnell C. Bonner for E. B. Gallagher C. Diver for N. Harley Others A. McClean (started the Ulster MFC final) C. Doherty (sub in Ulster MFC final) C. O'Boyle (sub in Ulster MFC final) Manager D. Bonner Team versus Kerry Ulster final team

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