28 of the best pictures from Donegal's 2014 season so far

We document their progression from the opening round of the McKenna Cup to the shock All-Ireland semi-final win over Dublin.

Michael Murphy takes a penalty in the opening round of the McKenna Cup against Tyrone

Michael Murphy takes a penalty INPHO / Presseye/Donna McBride INPHO / Presseye/Donna McBride / Presseye/Donna McBride

James Finn, Laois, has his shot blocked by Martin McElhinney during the NFL in February

James Finn has his shot blocked by Martin McElhinney Ken Sutton / INPHO Ken Sutton / INPHO / INPHO

Odhran Mac Niallais fights for possession with Galway’s Gary O’Donnell in an NFL game in February

Gary O'Donnell and Odhran Mac Niallais INPHO / Ryan Byrne INPHO / Ryan Byrne / Ryan Byrne

Colm McFadden signs an autograph for a Galway fan after the game

Colm McFadden signs an autograph for a Galway fan after the game Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Odhran MacNiallais celebrates scoring against Monaghan in the Division 2 final

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Tempers flare after Darren Hughes was tackled in the same game

Tempers flare after Darren Hughes was tackled Tommy Grealy / INPHO Tommy Grealy / INPHO / INPHO

Martin McElhinney holds off Derry’s Emmett Bradley in the opening round of the championship

Martin McElhinney and Emmett Bradley Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO

The Donegal team stand for the national anthem before they played Derry in May

Donegal players observe the minutes silence prior to throw in Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO

Paul Durcan and Michael Murphy celebrate after the final whistle against Derry

Paul Durcan and Michael Murphy Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Michael Murphy on top of Croke Park with his Player of the Month award for May

Michael Murphy 10/6/2014 Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Darrach O’Connor scores his side’s second goal in the Ulster semi-final against Antrim

Darrach O'Connor scores Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Eamonn McGee leaves the field after a cut to the head during the Ulster final against Monaghan

Eamonn McGee leaves the field injured Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO / Russell Pritchard/INPHO

Darrach O’Connor, Ryan McHugh and Michael Murphy celebrate after they defeated Monaghan

Donegal's Darrach O'Connor, Ryan McHugh and Michael Murphy celebrate Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Jim McGuinness celebrates after the final whistle crowns Donegal Ulster champions

Jim McGuinness celebrates with players Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Michael Murphy lifts the Anglo-Celt Cup

Michael Murphy lifts the cup Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO / Russell Pritchard/INPHO

Michael Murphy takes a break from the celebrations in Clones

Michael Murphy takes a break from the celebrations in Clones Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Odhran MacNiallais celebrates scoring a goal against Armagh in the All-Ireland quarter-final

Odhran Mac Niallais celebrates scoring Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Karl Lacey is closely watched by Armagh’s Aaron Findon and Aidan Forker

Karl Lacey with Aaron Findon and Aidan Forker Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Donegal supporter John Porter from Buncrana gets fully kitted out ahead of the All-Ireland semi-final

John Porter Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Some Donegal fans show their faith in Jim McGuinness before the took on Dublin

Kevin Kelly, Niall McLoughlin, Seamus Houghton, Paddy McGuinness and Benny Doherty Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

The Donegal team in a pre-match huddle moments before throw-in against Dublin

The Donegal huddle James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Murphy, Kavanagh and Rory O’Carroll (Dublin) contest a high ball in the All-Ireland semi-final

A view of the action Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan McHugh raises a fist after scoring Donegal’s second goal

Ryan McHugh celebrates scoring his sides second goal James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

A high ball is ferociously contested in the All-Ireland semi-final

Christy Toye and Paddy McGrath with Paul Flynn and Michael Darragh Macauley James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan McHugh enjoys the moment after Donegal confirmed their place in the All-Ireland final

Ryan McHugh celebrates at the end of the game Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan McHugh watches his second goal hit the net despite the best efforts of Stephen Cluxton

Ryan McHugh scores a goal Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Jim McGuinness enjoying a kick about with his son Mark after an open training session

Jim McGuinness with his son Jim Jr after training Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Colm McFadden with a young supporter after training

Colm McFadden signs autographs for supporters Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO