James Pat McDaid explained
James Pat McDaid |
Sport: | Gaelic football |
Code: | Football |
County: | Donegal |
Province: | Ulster |
Clposition: | Defender |
Club: | Glenswilly |
Clyears: | 2000s – 2010s |
Clcounty: | 2 |
Clubs: | Glenswilly |
Birth Date: | 1980s |
Birth Place: | County Donegal, Ireland |
James Pat McDaid (born 1980s) is an Irish sportsman and politician. A Gaelic footballer, he has played for and captained the Glenswilly senior team.
Born to James and Peggy (McDermott of Termon), McDaid has four siblings: Barry, Nicola, Aisling and Mark. He grew up at Glenkeeragh, Glenswilly, attended Glenswilly National School and St Eunan's College in Letterkenny, then studied Sustainable Building Technology at Institute of Technology, Sligo.[1]
McDaid has won two Donegal Senior Football Championships (2011 and 2013). He scored a point in the 2011 final and captained the team during the 2013 final.[2] [3] [4] [5] Then on they went to the Ulster club final and a Division 2 League title. He kept Sean Quigley scoreless in the Ulster semi-final.[6]
McDaid injured a cruciate ligament in his knee while playing in America in 2008 and had to have two cartilage operations on his bones.[7]
McDaid is also a politician, representing the Fianna Fáil party. He is a carpenter from a farming background.[8] He became Mayor of Letterkenny Municipal District in June 2016.[9] [10]
He married his bride Teresa over the festive period of 2017–18.[11]
Honours
- Player
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Notes and References
- News: C. J.. McGinley. James 'Pat' launches campaign for council seat. The Derry People. North West of Ireland Printing and Publishing Company. 26 March 2014. 26 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150412175841/http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/murphy-is-the-star-as-glenswilly-triumph-1.612893. 12 April 2015.
- News: Murphy magic proves key as Glenswilly secure first Donegal crown. Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. 3 October 2011. 3 October 2011.
- News: Murphy is the star as Glenswilly triumph. The Irish Times. 2 October 2011. 2 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20150412175841/http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/murphy-is-the-star-as-glenswilly-triumph-1.612893. 12 April 2015.
- News: James Pat defies the medics to lead Glenswilly into battle. The Derry People. North West of Ireland Printing and Publishing Company. 30 November 2013. 30 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150412201035/http://donegalnews.com/2013/11/james-pat-defies-the-medics-to-lead-glenswilly-into-battle/. 12 April 2015.
- News: No-one taking anything for granted in club semi-finals. Donegal Now. 5 October 2013. 5 October 2013. Glenswilly captain James Pat McDaid said he was impressed with the Ardara men and their quarter-final win over Gaoth Dobhair.. https://web.archive.org/web/20131105051535/http://donegalnow.com/sp/article_manager/detail/noone_taking_anything_for_granted_in_club_semifinals. 5 November 2013. dead.
- News: Glenswilly 'in with a shout' – McDaid. Hogan Stand. 29 November 2013. 29 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150412201148/http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=205558. 12 April 2015.
- News: Tribute paid to departing Glenswilly captain James Pat McDaid. The Derry People. North West of Ireland Printing and Publishing Company. 6 December 2013. 6 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150412201315/http://donegalnews.com/2013/12/gary-mcdaid-pays-tribute-to-departing-glenswilly-captain-james-pat-mcdaid/. 12 April 2015.
- News: James Pat swaps canvassing for calving. Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. 6 May 2014. 6 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150412201535/http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/news/donegal-news/james-pat-swaps-canvassing-for-calving-1-6041926. 12 April 2015.
- News: Cllr James Pat McDaid is the new mayor of Letterkenny Municipal District. Donegal Now. 15 June 2016. 15 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616183321/http://www.donegalnow.com/news/cllr-james-pat-mcdaid-is-the-new-mayor-of-letterkenny-municipal-district/98313. 16 June 2016.
- News: Cllr James Pat Mc Daid is the new Mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal District. Highland Radio. 15 June 2016. 15 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616184059/http://www.highlandradio.com/2016/06/15/clle-james-pat-mc-daid-is-the-new-mayor-of-the-letterkenny-municipal-district/. 16 June 2016.
- Web site: Congratulations to Teresa & James Pat on their wedding over festive period. Paul Doherty Photography. 19 January 2018.