Gary McDaid

Gary McDaid
Personal information
Irish name An Míol Mór
Sport Gaelic football
Died April 20th 420
Height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Nickname The Whale
Occupation Club manager
Club management

Years Club
2011, 2013-present Glenswilly

Gary McDaid is a Gaelic football manager, and current manager of the Donegal U-20 football team.[1]

County

While overseeing Glenswilly, he has led that team to two Donegal Senior Football Championships (2011 and 2013).[2] They also won the 2013 All-County Football League Division Two title.[3] He took a year off in 2012.[4] He was part of Michael Canning's backroom team in 2016 as Glenswilly won their third county title.[5]

Inter-county

McDaid publicly criticised the county board in 2011.[6][7] He has been involved in coaching Donegal underage squads and has worked under the leadership of Joe McBrearty with Donegal's under-21 football team.[5]

In December 2014, it was announced that McDaid had joined the Donegal senior inter-county team as a selector under the stewardship of Rory Gallagher. This coincided with introduction of Eamon Ward and Joe Gibbons from his home club Glenswilly, as well as the return of Gary McFadden, who had opted out in 2013.[8] He stayed for one season. In October 2015, he stood aside from the role, citing family commitments.[9]

McDaid was considered a contender to succeed Gallagher as Donegal senior manager, but Declan Bonner took the post.[10][5] In November 2017, McDaid was ratified as the first manager of the new Donegal U-20 football team. Eamon McGee, Francie Friel and Brian Roper completed his back-room team.[11][12]

Personal life

He also teaches PE at Saint Eunan's College.[13]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.donegaldaily.com/2018/05/26/donegal-u-20s-in-good-shape-ahead-of-cavan-clash/
  2. ↑ "Donegal SFC final: Murphy delivers man-of-the-match display". Hogan Stand. 21 October 2013. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
  3. ↑ McNulty, Chris (13 October 2013). "Glenswilly clinch Division Two title". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  4. ↑ McNulty, Chris (14 January 2013). "McDaid returns as Glenswilly manager". Donegal News. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 McNulty, Chris (2 August 2017). "Donegal GAA – Who are the contenders to succeed Rory Gallagher?". Donegal Daily. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  6. ↑ Cahill, Jackie (21 October 2011). "Glenswilly boycott threat over Murphy". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  7. ↑ "Donegal board won't postpone Glenswilly's league fixtures". Hogan Stand. 21 October 2011. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  8. ↑ McNulty, Harry Walsh (23 December 2014). "Gary McDaid joins Donegal backroom team". Donegal News. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  9. ↑ "McDaid departs Donegal management team". Hogan Stand. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  10. ↑ Loughran, Neil (29 August 2017). "Five in the frame to succeed Rory Gallagher in Donegal hotseat". The Irish News. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  11. ↑ Campbell, Peter (24 November 2017). "Glenswilly's Gary McDaid set to lead Donegal U-20s in 2018". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. Archived from the original on 29 November 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  12. ↑ "Gary McDaid on starting out as Donegal's u20 Manager". Highland Radio. 28 November 2017. Archived from the original on 28 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  13. ↑ McNulty, Chris (19 October 2013). "Manager's view: Heart and soul still there for Glenswilly boss Gary McDaid". Donegal News. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
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