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Gary McFaddenMcFadden was first called into the Donegal panel as early as late 2007 and helped Glenswilly to three Donegal SFC titles, in 2011 and 2016 as captain, as well as in 2013. Still lines out for his club and helps to guide their ever-improving underage structure, was part of the Donegal panel until 2015.
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Adrian HanlonThe then Dungloe forward started Jim McGuiness’ first championship match against Antrim in 2011, having been first introduced by John Joe Doherty in 2009 when he was in red-hot form for his club. Spent time in London, where he played for both Tír Chonaill Gaels and St Clarets, although currently based in Doochary and works as a plasterer and farmer. Transferred to Na Rossa in 2023, although he remains a mentor with Dungloe minors.
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Stephen GriffinPlayer-manager last season with St Naul’s, where he still racks up the scores on the domestic scene, although he suffered a cruciate injury this year. Griffin's late point gave 14-man Donegal a battling draw with Sligo in Jim McGuinness’ first-ever league match, in Division 2, in 2011. Played for Donegal from 2008 until 2015 and works as sales manager for Cherrymore Trade.
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Kevin RaffertyThe Letterkenny native first joined the Donegal panel in 2001 and lined out under Mickey Moran, Brian McEniff, Brian McIver, John Joe Doherty and Jim McGuinness. Didn’t appear in 2012, his last season with the seniors, although was involved in 2011 up as far as the All-Ireland quarter-final. Won six Donegal SFC titles with St Eunan’s, the last of which came in 2014 and works at O’Gorman Cunningham solicitors in Letterkenny.