Sam returns to Donegal for the first time in 20 years

It was the moment that all Donegal supporters waited 20 years for as the Sam Maguire Cup made it's way back to the county shortly after 8pm tonight.

Sam returns to Donegal for the first time in 20 years
Tue, 25 Sep, 2012 - 02:08

It was the moment that all Donegal supporters waited 20 years for as the Sam Maguire Cup made it's way back to the county shortly after 8pm tonight.

The victorious All-Ireland Champions along with their management team and officials walked across the border into Pettigo to a rapturous welcome.

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