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Paul DurcanThe Four Masters goalkeeper made his championship debut in 2004 following his side’s win in the Donegal SFC the year beforehand. Played for Donegal until 2015 but returned in 2019 with Shaun Patton then Declan Bonner’s No 1. Durcan won two All-Stars and four Ulster SFC titles, as well as Sam Maguire in 2012. Won 2015 Dublin SFC and Leinster SFC crowns with Ballyboden St Enda’s and the All-Ireland SFC club the year after. Works as a quantity surveyor and is with the Donegal GAA Academy and is based in Drumcliffe, where he played for Drumcliffe-Rosses Point.
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Paddy McGrathCorner-back McGrath from Ardara was in his third season with Donegal seniors in 2010, having played in the All-Ireland U-21 final that year under Jim McGuinness with a broken jaw. Still lines out in club football having stepped away from Donegal aged 32 in 2022, with one All-Ireland, five Ulster titles and two Division Two medals to his name. Works in the roads department of Donegal County Council.
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Neil McGeeThe full-back is a three-time All-Star winner and part of the current backroom team. Played a record 195 times for Donegal in 18 successive years for Donegal seniors before stepping aside in 2022. Won five Ulster SFC titles and the 2012 All-Ireland, with his club highlight for Gaoth Dobhair being the 2018 Ulster success. Works in broadband layout at Circet.
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Frank McGlynnShortlisted for 2012 Player of the Year alongside Karl Lacey and Colm McFadden, McGlynn played for Donegal until 2018, won five Ulster SFC titles and Sam Maguire, before retiring in 2019. Was appointed as headmaster of Dooish NS last year, having previously been in charge at Drumkeen NS and is player-manager of Glenfin.