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25 Oct 2025

Where are they now? The first Donegal panel to take Sam to the Hills in 1992

Donegal won the All-Ireland SFC for the first time ever back on September 20, 1992, when Brian McEniff's team overcame Dublin on a scoreline of 0-18 to 0-14 at Croke Park

 

Martin McHugh
The Kilcar forward was the 1992 Texaco Footballer of the Year and played a huge part in Donegal’s victory. The first Donegal man to win a second All-Star, McHugh won three Ulsters and the All-Ireland. Managed Cavan in 1997 to an Ulster title, their first since 1969. Managed Kilcar to the 2016 Donegal SFC final, having previously had the role of player-manager. Owns MCM Brands and works in media, most recently with RTÉ Radio One and Ocean FM.

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