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06 Sept 2025

Donegal hurling heroes make surprise visit to brave ten-year-old Ballybofey lad 

Two-goal hero in the win over Mayo, Josh Cronolly McGee as well as the likes of captain Conor Gartland and boss Mickey McCann were all present as the All-Ireland cup was taken to Jack’s home

Donegal hurling heroes make surprise visit to brave ten-year-old Ballybofey lad 

The Donegal hurlers with Jack and the Nickey Rackard Cup

Donegal’s Nickey Rackard stars made brave ten-year-old Jack McGlynn’s day on Saturday as they dropped by with some very special presents. 

Two-goal hero in the win over Mayo, Josh Cronolly McGee as well as the likes of captain Conor Gartland and boss Mickey McCann were all present as the All-Ireland cup was taken to Jack’s home. 

Jack with Josh Cronolly McGee's winning jersey 

Jack recently underwent a successful procedure in Temple Street Children’s Hospital and is now back home recovering. 

McGee, a close buddy of Jack’s, also presented the very special gifts of his own jersey, the one he wore at Croke Park, as well as a Donegal backpack and a signed hurl. 

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