As Donegal prepares to descend upon Croke Park in pursuit of the Sam Maguire Cup, one passionate fan has captured the spirit of the occasion with a heartfelt poem.
Celine McCann’s “The Final Day” reflects the excitement and hope surrounding Donegal’s Championship journey this year.
The poem expresses the hope that her team will bring Sam Maguire back to Donegal.
The Final Day – Celine McCann
Donegal are on their way
To croke park for final day.
They’ll have the Kerry lads in a spin
For Jimmy’s men are determined to win.
It will be the greatest match,
For Jimmy has a plan to hatch.
The Glenties man is the greatest of all,
Playing himself for Donegal
When they won Sam in 92′
So he knows what they’ve got to do.
Michael Murphy the legend of a man
Will have them roaring in the stand.
When he puts the ball in the back of the net
Scoring plenty you can bet.
Doing it all for the green and gold.
Who said this man’s getting old?
And Langan out from really far
Willl shoot 2 pointers over the bar.
Shaun Patton he’s the best goalie of all,
He’ll have no problems saving that ball.
Then kicking it out to the boys in midfield,
As they race for Kerry’s goal with great zeal.
McBrearty and Roarty racing up the pitch,
Will up the scoreboard without a hitch.
Over the bar or in the back of the net,
For they’ll need all the scores they can get.
To keep Kerry’s dreams far away,
For this is going to be Donegal’s day.
The Cliffords on the Kerry side
Won’t give Donegal an easy ride.
But Shane and Conor they better watch,
For they’ll be scoring in this match.
Shooting points way up high
As the Kerry dreams fade and die.
As the final hooter in Croke Park sounds,
Sam is sure to be Donegal bound.
For this Donegal team are on fire,
They’re taking home Sam Maguire.
They’ll take him back where he belongs,
For he’s been away far too long.
In the hills where he’ll sit proud,
And be greeted by the crowds.
All of them cheering for the team,
Who have fulfilled all of their dreams.
The atmosphere and mighty craic,
We’re all so glad to have Sam back.
The county covered in green and gold,
Happy faces young and old.
For this has been a wonderful ride,
The team and Jimmy stand with pride.
As the Armagh team hand over their crown,
For the boys to take back to Donegal Town.
To the Abbey hotel their fans to meet,
Lined with people all over the street.
So Donegal enjoy your year,
You’ve all worked hard to bring Sam here.
It’s time now for a bit of a rest,
You’ve proved this year you are the best.
Powerful poem gets behind Donegal’s push for Sam! was last modified: July 19th, 2025 by
