David Garland (Gaelic footballer)

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David Garland (born c. 1998/9) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Donaghmoyne and at senior level for the Monaghan county team.

A forward, he won the 2020 Sigerson Cup with DCU. [1] He is student of teaching (PE and biology). [2]

He is also an umpire. [3] Though umpires are not often also county players, Garland has officiated at the National Football League as well as at the 2016 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-final. [4]

References

  1. "The intercounty player double jobbing as an umpire". Hogan Stand. 9 June 2020.
  2. "Young men in white coats - Monaghan's playing umpire David Garland". RTÉ. 9 June 2020.
  3. "David Garland: Monaghan footballer, Sigerson Cup star and umpire". Sky Sports. 9 June 2020.
  4. "The Monaghan footballer who moonlights as an inter-county umpire". The42.ie. 9 June 2020.