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McHugh inducted into GAA Museum’s Hall of Fame

DONEGAL GAA legend Martin McHugh was inducted into the GAA Museum’s Hall of Fame on Monday at Croke Park.

McHugh was honoured alongside former Derry footballer Tony Scullion, Down’s James McCartan, as well as Kilkenny hurler Liam Donnelly, Offaly’s Joe Dooley, and the late Teddy McCarthy from Cork.

McHugh won the All-Ireland with Donegal in 1992 and was outstanding during that campaign.

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He also claimed Ulster titles with his county in 1983, 1990, and ’92.

McHugh was a pivotal player as Donegal secured the All-Ireland Under 21 title for the first time in 1982.

On the club front, McHugh excelled with Kilcar and won four county titles in 1980, 1985, 1989 and 1993.

McHugh also had a successful stint as manager of Cavan and famously led the Breffni county to the Anglo Celt Cup in 1997.

In recent years, he has also served as an analyst, commentator and columnist with a number of different media outlets.

McHugh was joined by family members on Monday when he was honoured at GAA Headquarters.

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