Donegal Sport Hub
  • HOME
  • GAA
  • SOCCER
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • OTHER SPORTS
  • CLUBS
  • Golf
  • CONTACT
  • ADVERTISE

Donegal Sport Hub Donegal Sport Hub Donegal Sport Hub

  • HOME
  • GAA
  • SOCCER
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • OTHER SPORTS
  • CLUBS
  • Golf
  • CONTACT
  • ADVERTISE
AudioAudio and VideoClubKilcar

Listen: ‘It’s just marvellous’ Michael Hegarty finally gets county title to savour

written by Chris McNulty October 15, 2017
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmailPrint

There were times when Michael Hegarty must have felt as if he missed his chance – but he finally got his hands on a Donegal SFC crown today.

Hegarty famously came out of inter-county retirement in 2011 to win a long-coveted Ulster SFC title under Jim McGuinness.

Michael Hegarty bursts past Naomh Conaill’s Aaron Thompson during Sunday’s final. Photo Evan Logan

And today Kilcar ended a 24-year wait when they defeated Naomh Conaill 0-7 to 0-3 in the final.

“It’s just marvellous to get the line,” Hegarty said.

“It probably wasn’t a great game, but we just wanted to get over the line. We just wanted to win. It was wild important for the club and the parish.”

Listen to the full interview below …

https://soundcloud.com/donegalsportstalk/michael-hegarty-after-kilcar-win-donegal-sfc

Listen: ‘It’s just marvellous’ Michael Hegarty finally gets county title to savour was last modified: October 15th, 2017 by Chris McNulty
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmailPrint

Tags:
2017 Donegal SFCKilcarMichael Hegarty
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.

You may also like

Naomh Conaill show their intent with big...

1 year ago

Doherty the orchestrator as Naomh Columba impress...

1 year ago

Cloughaneely book spot in IFC semi-finals after...

1 year ago

St Michael’s ease past Aodh Ruadh to...

1 year ago

Relegation play-off moved from Friday after Ardara...

1 year ago

Listen: Michael Hegarty says Donegal SFC should...

1 year ago

Listen: ‘We aren’t that far away,’ insists...

1 year ago

Hegarty the highlight as Kilcar beat Gaoth...

1 year ago

First-half blitz of Milford gives St Naul’s...

1 year ago

McLoone goals gives Naomh Conaill victory, denying...

1 year ago

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • SoundCloud
  • Email

Sports Person of The Week

Latest Podcasts in Player

Videos

  • Watch: Hat-trick hero Tunde Owolabi believing again at Finn Harps

    August 22, 2021
  • Watch: Ronan Boyce grabs late winner for Derry City in Sligo

    August 22, 2021
  • ‘No homework, just on a whim’ – Naomh Conaill ‘keeper Stephen McGrath

    August 15, 2021
  • Watch: ‘It means the world to us’ – Ciaran Thompson leads the way

    August 15, 2021
  • Watch: ‘It’s unbelievable’ – Martin Regan toasts back-to-back titles

    August 15, 2021

Read More

  • GAA
  • Soccer
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Golf
  • Other Sports

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy

Information

  • Donegal Daily
  • Donegal Woman
Donegal Daily

© 2023 Donegal Sport Hub. All rights reserved.
Website by owenod


Back To Top

Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

Email sent!