Danny Magill

Danny Magill is a Gaelic footballer who plays for the Down county team.

He made his debut in 2023. ^[1] A second-half substitute in the 2024 Tailteann Cup final, Magill was described in many reports as an important player in Down's victory. ^{[2] [3] [4]} He also scored a late goal in the 2023 Tailteann Cup quarter-final victory over Cavan, ^[5] as well as a goal against Longford in the same competition. ^[6]

Magill is the son of Miceal, who also played for Down, and was part of the 1994 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final-winning team. ^{[7] [8]}

References

1. Archer, Kenny (26 April 2023). "Down's Danny Magill delighted with his senior debut". The Irish News.
2. "Tailteann Cup: Down secure another landmark win at Croke Park over Laois". The Irish Times. 13 July 2024. ...Danny Magill, a second-half substitute, was central to the six points they kicked in a row which gave them a vital cushion to absorb that late Laois goal.
3. "Down hold their nerve to secure Tailteann Cup title". Irish Examiner. 13 July 2024. Danny Magill had a huge impact with two points and an assist for another after coming on.
4. Keane, Paul (13 July 2024). "Down survive late Laois rally to win Tailteann Cup". RTÉ. Danny Magill's 44th minute introduction was central to Down's resurgence. A goal-king for Down last year, Magill kicked back-to-back points this time...
5. Carney, Kevin (17 June 2023). "Danny Magill's late clincher seals victory for Down in absorbing Tailteann Cup quarter-final". Independent.ie.
6. Campbell, John (22 June 2023). "Danny Magill: Mourne men keen to give Down fans a reason to smile". Belfast Telegraph.
7. Loughran, Neil (12 June 2023). "Down ace Danny Magill would love to follow in dad's Croke Park footsteps". The Irish News.
8. Loughran, Neil (14 July 2023). "Croke connection: Danny Magill following in father Miceal's Down footsteps". The Irish News.