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1963 - Donegal 2-8 Cavan 0-5
(Above - Sean Ferriter receives the Dr McKenna Cup from Paddy McFlynn, Ulster Council President)
Donegal’s first Dr McKenna Cup triumph saw them defeat Cavan at Breffni Park in September 1963.
Donal Breslin netted an early goal for Donegal ayer John Hannigan opened the scoring with a free from almost 60 metres. The goal was crucial as Donegal led by four, 1-4 to 0-3, at half-time.
Mick Griffin sent a second half free from distance straight to the Cavan net and Cavan never looked threatening thereafter,
Donegal: S Hoare; F Gallagher, B Brady, PJ Flood; S O’Donnell, J Hannigan, B McFeely; S Ferriter, F McFeely; D Breslin, P Kelly, M Griffin; C Breslin, D Houlihane, D O’Carroll.
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