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Tyrone edge Donegal to retain Ulster under-20 title
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Mayo finish strongly to claim Connacht under-20 title
Roscommon left to rue a disallowed goal in the 62nd minute of Connacht U20 final
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Dessie Farrell’s side will face the Connacht winners, Ulster runners-up and Derry in Group 4
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37-year-old tighthead prop from Cork made over 300 appearances for Munster and won two Ireland caps
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