Donegal star Rory Kavanagh has said that winning the Sam Maguire in September has “lifted the burden” off Donegal players as all attention focuses back on the Donegal panel ahead of their mouth watering clash with Tyrone on Sunday week. 
The St.Eunans man has said he sees the defense of both the Ulster title and All Ireland championship as “just another opportunity” as he looks forward to next Sundays clash with Tyrone.
Speaking to Gaelic Life Kavanagh said,
“Do you know what, I don’t think there is any burden on us after winning Sam to be honest.”
“The way I look at it is it’s just another opportunity, everyone involved in this panel just loves playing football.”
“You need to like it you need to love the game, the day you stop enjoying it is the day you should pack it in.”
“We were managed very well after winning the All Ireland, once we came back from holiday Jim was quick to put a clamp on the excursions and appearances.”
“The focus is now on again – It has to be. Everyone in the camp is looking forward to it, it’s a huge clash it should be a magnificent occasion being back infront of our home crowd as All Ireland champions.”
“Our last few encounters have been close tactical edgy affairs, and that adds to the spice of it, It means neither Tyrone or us can look past the 26th of May.