This was a particularly difficult game for Farrell, as the opponent was Donegal and Farrell has family roots in Donegal, his "second home". Noel Hegarty, whom he knew well, marked him in that game.
Farrell faced a difficult game against Donegal, as he had strong ties to the region, which he referred to as his "second home." Noel Hegarty, someone he was familiar with, singled him out in that match.