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Audio: Michael O’Connor’s relief as Gaeil Fhánada get out of jail to earn a replay

written by Chris McNulty October 5, 2015
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MICHAEL O’CONNOR WAS A relieved man as Gaeil Fhánada rescued a draw from the jaws of defeat against Naomh Colmcille in the Intermediate Championship semi-final.

Late scores by Michael Sweeney and Seamie Friel earned Gaeil Fhánada a replay.
“With two minutes to go we’d have taken the hand off you and we’re delighted to get another shot at it,” O’Connor told Donegal Sport Hub.

Picture caption: Gaeil Fhánada’s Ryan McGonigle in action against Naomh Colmcille’s Ryan McKinley.

”The boys showed great character to get out of it and no better man that ‘Coshia’ for the big kick at the end.

“We have an awful lot to work on, but at least we have another week to work on it.” 

Listen to the full interview below …          

https://soundcloud.com/donegalsporthub-club-notes/michael-oconnor-after-gaeil-fhanada-draw-with-naomh-colmcille

Audio: Michael O’Connor’s relief as Gaeil Fhánada get out of jail to earn a replay was last modified: October 5th, 2015 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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