Donegal were crowned All-Ireland champions for the first time on September 20, 1992, courtesy of their 0-18 to 0-14 win over Dublin at Croke Park. Brian McEniff's side had fallen over the line in the semi-final against Mayo, winning a forgettable semi-final 0-13 to 0-9 and few gave Donegal any chance against Dublin in the final. However, in one of Donegal's greatest performances, Anthony Molloy skippered the side to victory and took Sam to the Hills for the first time ever. You can watch highlights of the final here. PRESS THE ARROWS TO SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY  placeholder image
Donegal were crowned All-Ireland champions for the first time on September 20, 1992, courtesy of their 0-18 to 0-14 win over Dublin at Croke Park. Brian McEniff's side had fallen over the line in the semi-final against Mayo, winning a forgettable semi-final 0-13 to 0-9 and few gave Donegal any chance against Dublin in the final. However, in one of Donegal's greatest performances, Anthony Molloy skippered the side to victory and took Sam to the Hills for the first time ever. You can watch highlights of the final here. PRESS THE ARROWS TO SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY  

Gallery: Thirty years ago today: Donegal won Sam Maguire for the first time

Alan Foley
By Alan Foley

Managing Editor, Donegal, Letterkenny

Published 20th Sep 2022, 10:01 GMT

On September 20, 1992, Brian McEniff's Donegal upset the odds to win the All-Ireland SFC courtesy of an 0-18 to 0-14 win over a well-backed Dublin side at Croke Park

The Donegal team, back row, from left, Matt Gallagher, John Joe Doherty, Noel Hegarty, Gary Walsh, Brian Murray, Barry McGowan, Declan Bonner, Donal Reid, front row, from left, Martin McHugh, Joyce McMullan, Manus Boyle, Tony Boyle, Anthony Molloy, Martin Gavigan, and James McHugh prior to the All-Ireland Senior Football Final match between Dublin and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin

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The Donegal team, back row, from left, Matt Gallagher, John Joe Doherty, Noel Hegarty, Gary Walsh, Brian Murray, Barry McGowan, Declan Bonner, Donal Reid, front row, from left, Martin McHugh, Joyce McMullan, Manus Boyle, Tony Boyle, Anthony Molloy, Martin Gavigan, and James McHugh prior to the All-Ireland Senior Football Final match between Dublin and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin

The Donegal team during the Pre-match parade

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The Donegal team during the Pre-match parade

Charlie Redmond of Dublin is tackled by JJ Doherty of Donegal during the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final

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Charlie Redmond of Dublin is tackled by JJ Doherty of Donegal during the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final

Matt Gallagher, Donegal, blocks down a shot by Vinny Murphy, Dublin

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Matt Gallagher, Donegal, blocks down a shot by Vinny Murphy, Dublin

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