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Finian Ward is a Gaelic footballer who played with Donegal. [1] [2] Brian McEniff called him in to the seniors in 1972. [3] He won the 1974 Ulster Senior Final, two Railway Cups and was a replacement All-Star. [4]

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References

  1. "Donegal Sports stars of 1979 to be honoured at launch of 2019 Awards".
  2. "2018 Donegal Sports Star Awards to be launched next week".
  3. "Spoilt for choice - McEniff's six best ever Donegal wing half-backs".
  4. "Finian Ward - a back-to-back Donegal Sports Star in 1979".