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Flashback: the last time Sam Maguire headed for Donegal… 1992

Will we see scenes like this again on Monday night?
11.00am, 18 Sep 2012
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DONEGAL TAKE ON Mayo in the All-Ireland SFC decider this Sunday.

If the Ulster champions can get over the last hurdle of the championship it’ll bridge a 20-year wait for Sam Maguire’s return to the county. Here’s what happened in 1992.

Flashback: the last time Sam Maguire headed for Donegal… 1992
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  • Brian McEniff shows off the cup

  • The homecoming

  • Fans gather in the streets for the coach carrying the Donegal footballers

  • The coach carrying the Donegal team and the Sam Maguire

  • A barman fills the Sam Maguire

  • General view of a 'Welcome home Sam' in Donegal

  • Manager Brian McEniff with the Sam Maguire

  • Manager Brian McEniff arrives home

  • Donegal captain Anthoy Molloy with the trophy

  • Sam Maguire on tour in Donegal

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