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Declan BonnerBonner came between the All-Ireland U-21 crowns of 1982 and 1987 and was due to sign for Celtic in 1983, whilst sitting his Leaving Cert at Rosses Community School. First played championship for Donegal seniors in 1987, and his iconic point sealed the deal in the All-Ireland final. Also played League of Ireland with Finn Harps and managed Donegal on two separate occasions, winning Ulster SFC titles in 2018 and 2019, having won Ulster minor and Ulster U-21 crowns. Works for Findlater Wines.
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Tony Boyle The Dungloe clubman was best known in his teens lining out for Keadue Rovers and made his first championship start for Donegal as a substitute in the 1990 Ulster final against Armagh, before starting in the All-Ireland semi-final against Meath. Heavily involved with his local club at both men’s and most recent in the LGFA set-up, he was part of John Joe Doherty’s management team with Donegal in 2009 and 2010 and is an Area Sales Manager at Keypoint Abrasives Ltd.
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Manus BoyleThe Killybegs forward was recalled for the final and scored nine points, also winning the man of the match award. Part of the U-21’s success in 1987, he would play with Donegal until 1998. Currently project manager of Sieve League Developments and a radio analyst with Ocean FM. Managed Killybegs with Antoine O’Hara and Barry McGowan three years ago.
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Barry CunninghamThe only sub used in the 1992 final, providing energy in the second half. Another member of the 1987 U-21 winners and, like his clubmates from Fintra, won five Donegal SFC titles with Killybegs. A quantity surveyor, he played his part in the club’s move to Eamonn Byrne Memorial Park.