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06 Sept 2025

In Pictures: Donegal and Dublin's connections through the years

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell is a first cousin of Ireland international Seamus Coleman and has often cited Donegal as his second home, but there are more individuals that tie Donegal to the capital

Over 32 years after Dessie Farrell squared up against Donegal on All-Ireland final day in 1992, the Dublin boss is ready to once again pit his wits against a county he happily calls his second home this weekend.

However, Farrell is not the only Dublin great with connections to Donegal, as we look at how certain individuals have tied the counties together in the past. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery 

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