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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