Main pic: Claire Gillespie, husband Anton and daughter, Lauren, showing their support for Donegal.
A devoted Donegal fan has turned her passion into poetry in support of Jim McGuinness and the team ahead of the All-Ireland final.
Claire Gillespie from Ballybofey is a true superfan—she never misses a game, travelling the length and breadth of Ireland to cheer on her beloved county.
This week, she penned the following poem in their honour:
Donegal’s All-Ireland 2025
All Ireland Final here we come,
The journey this far has been mighty fun.
They’re the pride and joy of all,
Our Magnificent Donegal.
Michael Murphy, our King and saviour,
Disciplined, slick and always on best behaviour.
Clifford losing control in the safe hands of McCole.
Eoghán Bán’s keeping O’ Sé perfectly at bay.
Roarty rocking Paudie and Burns with his ferocious tackles and impressive turns.
O’Connor, Geaney, Spillane quaking in their boots
Watching in fear as Gallen, Mogan, Moore ruthlessly shoots.
Well Jack, says Jim, margins may be thin, the fear you have is with good reason,
Donegal have weathered the toughest of games, not just appearing at the end of the season.
Kerry are rightfully tipped with good favour, but this year, my friend, is Donegal’s to savour.
#UpDonegal 2025
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