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Person: Francie Friel

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Obituary: ‘Pat Shovelin was forever positive no matter what the situation’

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Obituary: ‘Pat Shovelin was forever positive no matter what the situation’

Alan Foley’s tribute to Pat Shovelin, goalkeeping coach to Donegal’s senior footballers.

Magical McLoughlin breaks Mourneabbey’s hearts

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Magical McLoughlin breaks Mourneabbey’s hearts
Donegal boss McGuinness to use McKenna Cup to unearth new talent

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Donegal boss McGuinness to use McKenna Cup to unearth new talent
Donegal manager selects new backroom

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Donegal manager selects new backroom
Former players join McGuinness management team

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Former players join McGuinness management team
Jim wields axe on backroom team

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Jim wields axe on backroom team
Donegal statement indicates McGuinness made backroom changes
Donegal statement indicates McGuinness made backroom changes

A statement from the Donegal County Board has indicated that it was Jim McGuinness' decision to remove three members of his backroom team - Rory Gallagher, Maxi Curran and Francie Friel - ahead of the 2014 season.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2013

Tough task for McGuinness as key staff exit Donegal set-up
Tough task for McGuinness as key staff exit Donegal set-up

Jim McGuinness will assemble a largely new backroom team with Donegal’s senior footballers following the news Rory Gallagher and two other members have departed the set-up.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2013

Champions St Eunan’s pay respects to Elaine
Champions St Eunan’s pay respects to Elaine

New Donegal senior football champions St Eunan’s of Letterkenny paid an emotional farewell to a much-loved club member who died at the weekend.

Tue, 06 Nov, 2012

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