Geoffrey McGonagle

Who is Geoffrey McGonagle?

Geoffrey McGonagle is an Irish dual GAA player who played Gaelic football and hurling for Derry in the 1990s and 2000s.

McGonagle plays club football for St. Canice's Dungiven and club hurling for Kevin Lynch's. He has had a highly successful career with both clubs.

McGonagle is a fan favourite for Derry, Dungiven and Kevin Lynch's followers. He is a cult hero in Derry Gaelic Athletic Association circles. He is famed for his highly skilled play in both sports, larger-than-average weight and loud personality. Former team-mate Joe Brolly said "first and foremost he was a great entertainer and character."

In football he played as a forward. For a big player he has extraordinary co-ordination and hand speed and deceptive pace. He is also famed for his ability to dummy players and goal-getting skills. Brolly said "there were many times when you could only marvel at his wizardry". Brolly says when McGonagle "was on his game, there wasn't a footballer in the country who could have laced his boots" and described him as a scoring machine.

He also played in the forward line in hurling. He was a prolific scorer, with a keen eye for goal.