Peter Donohoe (Gaelic Footballer) (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Peter Donohoe (died April, 2004) was a former Gaelic football player for Cavan.Donohoe played at full forward and was a prolific freetaker for Cavan in the 40's and early 50's . Peter Donohoe's eight points from frees were crucial in securing Cavan's famous victory in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final in Polo Grounds, New York in 1947. He was named Man of the Match and was later described in the New York press as the babe Ruth of Gaelic Football. He helped Cavan retain the title the following year by scoring 2-2 in the final against Co. Mayo. He also won a National Football League medal in 1949/50 season. Peter was also honoured at the Anglo-Celt GAA 1989 Sports Awards, held in May 1990, when he also won the Hall of Fame award.