Ryan McHugh says emulating his profitable members of the family will not be a major motivation for this weekend’s All-Eire soccer last in opposition to Kerry.
McHugh’s dad, Martin, and uncle, James, had been key figures in Donegal’s maiden All-Eire win in 1992, whereas older brother Mark performed when Sam Maguire returned to the hills in 2012.
Ryan joined Mark on the crew that reached the 2014 last in opposition to Kerry however fell brief and, though his older brother has progressed on to teaching, the youthful of the Kilcar brothers continues to be a mainstay within the inexperienced and gold.
Though he would dearly like to get his personal Celtic Cross this weekend, his want to succeed is fuelled by a motivation to achieve the highest and banish the recollections of the disappointing days since.
“I have never bought one but, however it’s nothing I consider,” the 31-year-old instructed BBC Sport NI.
“Mark and pa had phenomenal careers for Donegal. Would I really like an All-Eire medal? After all I’d. It is over to me now to try this, however it’s not one thing I consider that I’ve to get one as a result of they did.
“I am blessed to have been born at a time the place Donegal have been in All-Eire finals. As a supporter in 2012 and with Mark enjoying, it was unbelievable for the household.
“Then in ’14 with myself concerned, it was large for the household and for Donegal. It was disappointing in ’14, however hopefully we will put that proper this time.”
