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Watch: Packie Bonner reflects on his memorable career

written by Chris McNulty May 17, 2020
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REPUBLIC of Ireland legend Packie Bonner looked back at his memorable career in an hour-long special this afternoon.

Bonner was interviewed by Joe Molloy on Off The Ball as he charted his rise from growing up in west Donegal to his glittering career with Celtic and the Republic of Ireland.

Bonner played for Ireland at the European Championships in 1988 and at the World Cups in 1990 and 1994.

He is best remembered for his famous save to deny Daniel Timofte at Italia ’90 as Ireland overcame Romania to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

From Burtonport, Bonner spoke of growing up in rural Donegal and going on to play 642 times for Celtic and winning 80 caps for his country. Bonner was the last signing made by iconic Celtic manager Jock Stein in 1978.

A talented Gaelic footballer, Bonner also recalled his GAA career, which included a handful of appearances for the Donegal senior team.

Watch the full interview below …

Watch: Packie Bonner reflects on his memorable career was last modified: May 17th, 2020 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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