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John Hannigan

John Hannigan

Irish Gaelic footballer

John Hannigan (1938/9 – 22 April 2014) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played for St Eunan's and the Donegal county team.[2]

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A versatile player, Hannigan began his career in midfield but played everywhere from corner back to corner-forward.[citation needed]

He played as corner forward in the final of the 1956 Ulster Minor Football Championship, which Donegal won.[3]

He played 114 times for Donegal and made 27 Championship appearances between 1958 and 1973.[1]

Hannigan played for Donegal in the 1964–65 National Football League semi-final against Kerry, scoring 1–0.[4]

He won the 1972 Ulster Senior Football Championship with Donegal.[3][1]

Hannigan managed Donegal in 1975 and 1976.[3][1] He also pursued an interest in golf.[1]

Hannigan died in Dublin aged 75 after suffering a heart attack in April 2014. Married to Claire, they had a son Damien and a daughter Adrianne.[5] He is buried at Conwal Cemetery.[3][6]

Honours

Donegal

References

  1. [1]
    "Sad passing of a Donegal legend — John Hannigan". Donegal Democrat. 23 April 2014. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Outstanding Long Serving County Stars". Archived from the original on 12 April 2015.
  3. [3]
    Walsh, Harry (23 April 2014). "The late John Hannigan: St Eunan's and Donegal legend". Donegal News. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Back in time…". Clár Oifigiúil: Quarter-Final Group Stage, Group 2 Phase 2 (i.e. the Kerry match). 21 July 2019. p. 35.
  5. [5]
    "Former Donegal GAA star John Hannigan passes away". Highland Radio. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  6. [6]
    "Sadness as Donegal GAA great John Hannigan is laid to rest". 26 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
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