McHugh savours special feeling with Donegal’s ‘crazy’ gang

In his man-of-the-match performance during yesterday’s Ulster final, Mark McHugh covered every blade of grass in Clones, the same hallowed turf that was then swamped with Donegal folk after they retained their crown.

Jim McGuinness’s side justified their tag of favourites with an impressive win over the team managed by James McCartan.

McHugh’s selflessness and work rate in both defence and attack means his role is imperative to McGuinness’s evolving blueprint. For years Donegal had the unwanted reputation of partying at inappropriate times but the outpouring of joy yesterday was certainly merited.