By Shaun Casey AS a teenager at St Colman’s College, Newry, Danny Magill would compete in cross country events. Anyone that has witnessed the Burren clubman in full flight, with a Gaelic football under his arm, won’t be overly surprised by that fact. An All-Ireland Senior Cross Country winner for the school in 2019, that blistering […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
May 22, 2025
THE championship action was in full flow last weekend. Here is our selection of the star players from games involving Ulster teams. 1 CIAN MCCONNELL Cavan There’s a buzz about this goalie, and he showed his worth in the Ulster MFC semi-final win over Cavan. Advertisement 2 CIAN REILLY Cavan Got on the scoresheet in […]
“You couldn’t swing a cat in Loughinisland”
December 21, 2023
Burren and Down player Danny Magill runs his eye over the teams and players he has faced through the years Name: Danny Magill. Age: 22. Teams played for? St Mary’s, Burren, Liverpool John Moore’s University, Ulster University, Down minors, Down u-20s and Down seniors. Advertisement Who are your main rivals? Kilcoo. Which opposition ground do you like playing […]
“Gerard McGovern is an absolute warrior on the pitch and an even better man off it”
December 16, 2023
Down and Burren player Danny Magill takes the Gaelic Life Q&A… Name: Danny Magill. Age: 22. Teams played for? Advertisement St Mary’s, Burren, Liverpool John Moore’s University, Ulster University, Down minors, Down u-20s and Down seniors. Earliest GAA memory? Canon Esler primary school champions 2012. Which team-mate has been the most inspirational and why? Gerard McGovern […]
Magill major secures semi spot for Down
June 17, 2023
Cavan 0-15 Down 1-17 DOWN booked their spot in the semi-final of the Tailteann Cup with a five point victory in Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday afternoon. Danny Magill’s 68th goal sealed the deal for Conor Laverty’s side, who led for the majority of the game. Both teams utilised the mark to great effect in […]