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    Joe Brolly: Laurel and Hardy show leaves Derry red-faced

    It was hard not to appreciate the audacity and execution of Donegal’s plan

    Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynch is beaten by a shot from Daire O Baoill of Donegal, not pictured, for Donegal's opening goal during their Ulster SFC quarter-final clash at Celtic Park. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

    Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynch is beaten by a shot from Daire O Baoill of Donegal, not pictured, for Donegal's opening goal during their Ulster SFC quarter-final clash at Celtic Park. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

    Joe Brolly
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    Dad: Because your mother loved the song Jolene.

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