John Hannigan

John Hannigan (c. 1939 – 22 April 2014) was a Gaelic footballer with Naomh Adhamhnáin and the Donegal senior football team. A versatile player, he began his career in midfield but played everywhere from corner back to corner-forward. He played 114 times for Donegal and made 27 Championship appearances between 1958 and 1973. He won the 1972 Ulster Senior Football Championship with Donegal. He managed Donegal in 1975 and 1976 and also pursued an interest in golf. He died in Dublin aged 75 after suffering a heart attack in April 2014. Married to Claire, they had a son Damien and a daughter Adrianne. He is buried at Conwal Cemetery.

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