The Donegal managerial team on the sideline during a NFL encounter in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey
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11 Sept 2025
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Charlie McGinty (rugby)
Charlie McGinty from Donegal Town RFC was one of the three nominees, up against Charlie Mulgrew who was starring for Letterkenny at the time, and Ian McDonald of Ballyshannon. Charlie was best known for his performances at wing-forward and his try scoring prowess was key to Donegal securing promotion in the Ulster League that year. He was a regular in a Donegal Town team that won three cups at Ravenhill in that era. The Townawilly man was also one of the founding members of the club in 1973.
Charlie McGinty was the rugby award winner in 1980
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