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18 Oct 2025

Donegal's third Ulster title in 1983 came 40 years ago this month

We look back at Donegal's victory over Cavan in 1983 which saw Seamus Bonar become the first Donegal player to win three Ulster senior medals. We also look at where the participants ended up

Des Newton

Des Newton

(Urris)

Age 22. He played at right full-back for his native Roscommon when they won the All-Ireland U-21 title in 1978. Transferred to Inishowen club Urris this year. Took the injured Matt Gallagher's place before the Ulster semi-final and Charlie Mulgrew's place before the Ulster final. His mother is a devine from Illistrin. Teacher in Carndonagh Community School.

Now retired, Des lives in Dublin.

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