Donegal end 20-year Sam drought

Donegal 2-11 Mayo 0-13

Donegal end 20-year Sam drought
Sun, 23 Sep, 2012 - 18:07

Donegal 2-11 Mayo 0-13, Croke Park

Donegal’s All-Ireland drought was ended in memorable fashion at Croke Park this afternoon, as they lifted the Sam Maguire Cup for the first time since 1992.

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CourtsGaaHeathrowPlace: Croke ParkPerson: Michael MurphyPerson: Colm McFaddenPerson: Jim McGuinness’Person: McGuinnessPerson: James HoranPerson: MurphyPerson: Karl LaceyPerson: Kevin KeanePerson: David ClarkePerson: ClarkePerson: McFaddenPerson: Enda VarleyPerson: Cillian O’ConnorPerson: MayoPerson: Paddy McBreartyPerson: Kevin McLoughlinPerson: O’ConnorPerson: McGuinness’Person: Aidan O’SheaPerson: Ryan BradleyPerson: ConroyPerson: McLoughlinPerson: Anthony ThompsonPerson: VarleyPerson: HoranPerson: Colm BoylePerson: DonegalPerson: Frank McGlynnPerson: Barry MoranEvent: All-IrelandEvent: Sam Maguire CupEvent: -IrelandEvent: All-Ireland SFCOrganisation: DonegalOrganisation: MayoOrganisation: All-IrelandOrganisation: UlsterOrganisation: Tír ChonaillOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: Ulstermen
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