Donegal’s homecoming furore

A huge row has erupted among Donegal GAA fans about where the team’s All-Ireland homecoming will take place.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2012 - 01:00

Stephen Maguire

Jim McGuinness’ team are favourites to lift the Sam Maguire after terrific displays this season. The team has always followed tradition and celebrated homecomings with a parade at The Diamond in Donegal Town.

But now the people of Letterkenny feel that should change and the homecoming should take place in their town.

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Courts Gaa Place: Donegal Place: Donegal Town Place: Letterkenny Person: Jim McGuinness’Person: Sam Maguire Person: President of Letterkenny Person: John Watson Person: Letterkenny Event: All-Ireland Event: All-Ireland SFC Organisation: Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Organisation: Donegal GAA County Board Organisation: Letterkenny Chamber Organisation: Donegal Organisation: County Board

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