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Donal Monaghan

b. 1950

Irish Gaelic footballer

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About Donal Monaghan

Born 1950. Donal Monaghan is an Irish gaelic football player.

Donal Monaghan (1950 – 3 January 2016) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right corner-back for the Donegal county team.

Born in County Donegal, Monaghan first played competitive Gaelic football at the age of fifteen when he first linked up with the Donegal minor team, before later lining out with the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 1968-69 National Football League. Monaghan went on to play a key part for Donegal in a team that made a provincial breakthrough, and won two Ulster medals and one All Stars Award. His uncle, Johnny Monaghan, played Gaelic football with Fermanagh in the 1930s.

Monaghan represented the Ulster inter-provincial team on a number of occasions and was a Railway Cup runner-up in 1975. At club level he won one championship medal with Four Masters.

Monaghan retired from inter-county football after the 1978 championship, while a knee ligament injury brought his club football career to an end in 1984.

He assisted Tom Conaghan with the team that won the 1982 All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship.

Donegal's second All Star winner, his son Barry also played for Donegal, 117 games in total at senior level.

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Important facts

Born
1950, Donegal
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
GAA GPA Gaelic Football All Star

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Donal Monaghan?

Irish Gaelic footballer

When was Donal Monaghan born?

Donal Monaghan was born in 1950 in Donegal.

What is Donal Monaghan's occupation?

Donal Monaghan is a gaelic football player.

What nationality is Donal Monaghan?

Donal Monaghan is Irish.

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Β· Wikipedia: Donal Monaghan

Β· Wikidata: Q16145543

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