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Donegal ‘flying’ against Tyrone as Thompson makes dash from brother’s wedding

written by Chris McNulty June 8, 2019
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Donegal have been flying in more ways than one so far in Cavan this afternoon.

At half-time in the Ulster semi-final, Declan Bonner’s Donegal lead Tyrone by seven points.

Ciaran Thompson replaced the injured Jason McGee after just 12 minutes.

Ciaran Thompson keeps a tight grip on Tyrone’s Brian Kennedy. Photo Evan Logan

Thompson had to make a dash to Kingspan Breffni Park from his brother’s wedding and was flown by helicopter to allow him take his place in the Donegal panel.

His older brother, 2012 All-Ireland winner Anthony, got married to Nicole McHugh in Lettermacaward earlier today.

Ciaran Thompson has another engagement to attend to – toppling Tyrone!

After the game, the Naomh Conaill forward will be flown back to the wedding reception, which is being held at the Blue Haven in Kilcar.

Jamie Brennan’s goal, after just four minutes, gave Donegal the perfect start and the Bundoran man has kicked 1-3 as Donegal hold a commanding 1-9 to 0-5 lead.

Donegal ‘flying’ against Tyrone as Thompson makes dash from brother’s wedding was last modified: June 10th, 2019 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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