Micheal Martin, leader of the main opposition party in Ireland, Fianna Fail, spoke out on Sunday criticizing the current Irish coalition government’s lack of involvement with Northern Ireland.

Donegal and Christophers began their championship campaigns under blues skies at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton on Sunday afternoon. The teams also met at the opening stage this time last year and are no stranger to each other. Donegal had the edge that day, and as it turned out, also did one year later. Christophers started sharp with a point from local youngster, Paudie Kenneally. Christopher’s also almost had a goal with the ball nearly trickling into the net, but the scare had the effect of waking Donegal out of their slow start. The northern side began to dominate the game. Christy Bell and Brian White fired the opening salvos, and were followed with points from Ciaran wiliams and veteran stalwart, Kevin Curran. A well worked goal from Garbhan Friel followed after a great ball from Brian Donnelly. White and Donnelly, who made is debut for Donegal, pointed again and shortly afterwards, White scored Donegal’s second goal. Things were not going well for Christopher’s. The 2009 champions battled back however, and scores came from Dan Kenneally and Eoin Gorham. Christopher’s were unlucky not to have a goal as Paudie Ken rally's chance just went wide of the post. Donegal were in a comfortable half time position, leading by 2-10 to 0-3 for Christopher’s.