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Donegal County Board announces the extension of Jim McGuinness's contract as senior football manager for a one-year term. McGuinness, who returned for a second spell in August 2023, has led the team to two Ulster titles and an All-Ireland final appearance.
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness arrives at Croke Park ahead of their All-Ireland clash with Dublin earlier this year. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho The 2012 All-Ireland winning manager returned for a second term in charge of the Donegal footballers in August 2023, when he was appointed for a three-year term with the option of a fourth.
The Donegal County Board confirmed: “Following a meeting of the County Committee, CLG Dhún na nGall confirm the appointment of Michael McCann as senior hurling manager for a two year term and Jim McGuinness as senior football manager for a one year term. ”Gardaí investigating possibility that teenager deliberately knocked off e-bike in Co Clare‘It makes them more resilient’: Life in Ireland’s only Irish-language primary boarding school In his second spell, McGuinness has managed Donegal to two Ulster titles and an All-Ireland final appearance.
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