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America. In his company were Antoin McFadden, James Carroll and Malin's Declan Walsh, who'll be an opponent in this weekend's quarter-final. In Boston, they had an enjoyable summer… Doherty says… 'It was great to get over to Donegal Boston to play
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In 2019, Donegal Boston were seeking four consecutive championship titles. However, Aidan McEnespies defeated the club in that year's final.
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New York county manager Seamus
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Football Championship.
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1081:"Diarmuid Connolly's USA switch off the table over visa issue"
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199:Donegal Boston GFC
158:Northeast Division
1324:Irish Independent
1231:Irish Independent
1086:Irish Independent
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630:Paul Noone
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450:Jamie Carr
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260:John Lynch
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266:winner
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