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1985 - Donegal 0-13 Cavan 0-8
(Above - How the Democrat reported on the final in 1985)
Donegal had a convincing win over Cavan at Irvinestown in a game that had, according to the Democrat, ‘some nice football, but not much excitement’.
Marty Carlin led the way as Donegal led 0-9 to 0-4 at half-time and Bosco Reid scored a quick fire point on the resumption.
Philim Costello had a goal chance for Cavan that hit the post. It was as close as the Breffni went.
Donegal: G Walsh; B McCready, S Bonner, M Gallagher; E Gallagher, P Carr, S Maguire (0-1); B Murray (0-2), D Reid; M McCallion (0-2), M McHugh, M Carlin (0-4); D Bonner (0-2), C Mulgrew, L McGettigan. Subs: B Reid (0-1), P Ward, M Gallagher (0-1).
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