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Donal ReidThe only player from north of Barnesmore to play in the 1992 All-Ireland final, Reid played for his native Red Hughs and also Bundoran, where he worked at the Great Northern Hotel. An All-Ireland U-21 winner in 1982, he came into the senior fold in 1983, when they won the Ulster SFC and played for the last time in 1993. He was a physical therapist for Jim McGuinness’ Donegal in 2014.
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Martin GaviganPlayed for Donegal from 1988, when he first appeared against Armagh under Tom Connaghan in the Ulster SFC, to 1995. Vice-captain of Ireland’s International Rules panel in 1990. Woodwork teacher in St Columba’s in Stranorlar and his sons Nathan and Jamie play for MacCumhaill’s.
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Barry McGowanThe talented defender was part of the Donegal team that won the All-Ireland U-21 championship, two years after playing his part in the county’s provincial minor success. Lined out for the seniors from 1990 till 1998 and also wore the colours of Finn Harps and Fanad United. The Killybegs native is an ESB supervisor. .
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Anthony MolloyThe first man to captain Donegal to an All-Ireland win, Molloy accepted the Sam Maguire from President Mary Robinson and declared “Sam’s for the Hills”. From Leamagowra, Glengesh, Molloy played 123 times for Donegal between 1982, when he won an All-Ireland U-21 Championship, and 1994. Managed the Donegal minors to Ulster success in 1996 and was also a three-time Ulster SFC winner. A Fianna Fáil councillor in the Glenties MD.