James McHugh, former Donegal All-Ireland winner, dies in car crash

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James McHugh, former Donegal All-Ireland winner, dies in car crash
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James McHugh, a former Donegal All-Ireland footballer, died Monday in a car crash in County Cavan. He played for Donegal from 1990 to 1998, winning two Ulster Championships and earning an All-Star in 1992. McHugh was involved in a collision on the N3, which also resulted in serious injuries to a female passenger. His club, CLG Chill Chartha, has suspended activities in his memory, and local police are seeking witnesses to the incident.

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  • McHugh played inter-county football for Donegal from 1990 to 1998.
  • He was an All-Star in 1992, the year Donegal won its first Sam Maguire.
  • The crash occurred on the N3 at Drummallaght.
  • A woman in her 60s is hospitalized following the crash.
  • CLG Chill Chartha suspended club activities in McHugh's honor.
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Former Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh passes away following a car crash in County Cavan.

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