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Listen: Mervyn O’Donnell on what Gaoth Dobhair had to do to bridge 12-year gap

written by Chris McNulty October 21, 2018

“IT’S COMING HOME. It’s coming home …” blasted out of the Gaoth Dobhair dressing room at MacCumhaill Park this evening.

The side from Magheragallon are well entitled to sing the song, having claimed the Dr Maguire Cup for the 15th time in their history this afternoon.

Gaoth Dobhair manager Mervyn O’Donnell during Sunday’s county final. Photo Evan Logan

Mervyn O’Donnell’s team were 0-17 to 1-7 winners over Naomh Conaill to seal a first Donegal SFC crown in 12 years and afterwards, the winning manager spoke to Charlie Collins.

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Listen: Mervyn O’Donnell on what Gaoth Dobhair had to do to bridge 12-year gap

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