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Watch: Highlights as Gaoth Dobhair end 11 year wait to reach SFC semi-final

written by Chris McNulty September 11, 2017
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Gaoth Dobhair are back in the Donegal SFC semi-finals after an absence of 11 years thanks to an impressive win over St Eunan’s yesterday.

Cian Mulligan and Daire Ó Baoill got the goals in a 2-12 to 0-16 win in Ballybofey.

The eir Sport cameras were in Sean MacCumhaill Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Gaoth Dobhair got off to a super start as Cian Mulligan broke through for a goal in the 11th minute

GOAL Gaoth Dobhair!
11: Gaoth Dobhair 1-01 St Eunans 0-03. Cian Mulligan with the opening goal. Live now on eir Sport 2! #DonegalGAA pic.twitter.com/HtnX03xHQl

— eirSport (@eirSport) September 10, 2017

At half-time, former St Eunan’s ace Brendan Devenney was impressed by Gaoth Dobhair

"It's been tough to watch" – @StEunansGAA man @brendandevenney was impressed with Gaoth Dobhair in the opening half. #ClubChampionships pic.twitter.com/HSih8P0Mwa

— eirSport (@eirSport) September 10, 2017

Gaoth Dobhair bagged a second goal nine minutes into the second half as Daire Ó Baoill netted

GOAL Gaoth Dobhair.
39: Gaoth Dobhair 2-07 St Eunans 0-07. Fine finish from Daire O'Baoill to put 6 between the sides. #ClubChampionship pic.twitter.com/y6V0JAmYFa

— eirSport (@eirSport) September 10, 2017

Gaoth Dobhair were indebted to a stunning save by goalkeeper Christopher Sweeney at the end of the game

We're sure @cms_sweeney won't mind seeing this again. Fantastic save from the keeper in the dying seconds. #ClubChampionships #DonegalGAA pic.twitter.com/yBnOH6kDpM

— eirSport (@eirSport) September 10, 2017

Gaoth Dobhair’s Man of the Match Cian Mulligan says if you want to be the best you have to beat the best!

"To be the best, you have to beat the best" – MOTM Cian Mulligan spoke to @ShaneSaint after his side's impressive win. #ClubChampionships pic.twitter.com/D8aCPGC8po

— eirSport (@eirSport) September 10, 2017

Gaoth Dobhair manager Mervyn O’Donnell revealed how he had full confidence in his side

FT: Gaoth Dobhair. 2-12 St Eunans 0-16. Fantastic display from Gaoth Dobhair as they book a semi-final spot. #ClubChampionships #DonegalGAA pic.twitter.com/tb3PcrttoZ

— eirSport (@eirSport) September 10, 2017

Watch: Highlights as Gaoth Dobhair end 11 year wait to reach SFC semi-final was last modified: September 11th, 2017 by Chris McNulty
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2017 Donegal SFCCian MulliganDáire Ó BaoillGaoth DobhairSt Eunans
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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