Gary McDaid

Gary McDaid
Personal information
Sport Gaelic football
Nickname The Whale[1]
Occupation Club manager
Club management

Years Club
2011, 2013-present Glenswilly

Gary McDaid, sometimes known as David,[2] is a Gaelic football manager. Currently overseeing Glenswilly, he has led that team to two Donegal Senior Football Championships (2011 and 2013).[3] They also won the 2013 All-County Football League Division Two title.[4] He took a year off in 2012 and the team failed to win the Championship.[5] He blessed Michael Murphy before he captained Ireland.[6] McDaid achieved national recognition for his criticisms of the county board.[7][8] He is currently a selector with the Donegal inter-county team.

He also teaches P.E.E. at Saint Eunan's College and manages some of its teams. He is married with two children.[9]

References

  1. "Five minutes with… Gary McFadden". Gaelic Life (North-West News Group). 15 July 2014. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  2. "Glenswilly boss claims Michael Murphy was "disrespected" by Donegal County Board". Irish Independent (Independent News & Media). 25 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  3. "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.
  4. 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.
  5. McNulty, Chris (14 January 2013). "McDaid returns as Glenswilly manager". Donegal News. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  6. McNulty, Chris (11 October 2013). "Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid says Michael Murphy has club's ‘blessing’". Donegal News. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  7. Cahill, Jackie (21 October 2011). "Glenswilly boycott threat over Murphy". Irish Independent (Independent News & Media). Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  8. "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.
  9. 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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