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Donegal minor hurlers start Ulster Minor Hurling Shield defence

written by Chris McNulty April 27, 2017
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The Donegal minor hurlers begin the defence of their Ulster Minor Shield with a home semi-final against Monaghan this Friday evening at 7.15 in Mac Cumhaill Park, Ballybofey.

Management will be looking to a number of successful veterans from 2016 to lead from the front in this year’s hotly anticipated campaign.

The panel has a good mix of old and new players and there is a real competition for places on the starting 15.

The welcome return of some of Buncrana’s finest is another huge boost to the squad while an influx of quality u17 players is putting real pressure on the u18s to maintain their places.

Monaghan came through a tough test against Cavan, while this is Donegal’s first competitive action of the year.
The team has performed well in challenge matches but are aware of the threat that Monaghan will bring and what any complacency in their approach or game would mean.
Awaiting the winners are Tyrone who have received a bye through to the final after a late withdrawal from Fermanagh.
If Donegal were to win, this would set up a rematch of last year’s final where Donegal claimed the spoils.
Donegal minor hurlers start Ulster Minor Hurling Shield defence was last modified: April 27th, 2017 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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