Seamie Granaghan

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Seamie Granaghan is a Gaelic footballer who played with Donegal. [1] He was half-forward during Donegal's 1972 and 1974 Ulster Finals. [2] He was the only player to score in every game during both 1972 and 1974 runs. [3] Handball had a role in his development. [4]

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References

  1. "GAA: Gran slam finisher".
  2. "Gaelic footballer Paul Brennan and Colleen Granaghan tie the knot".
  3. "Seamie Granaghan - the only man to score in every game in Ulster finals of 1972 and '74".
  4. "GAA legends Brian McEniff and Seamie Granaghan share handball memories on new RTE series on bridges".