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Joe McDonagh was born on 1 November, 1953 in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland, is an Irish hurler (1953–2016). Discover Joe McDonagh's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Joe McDonagh
Occupation CEO of Foras na Gaeilge, Chairman of Foras na Gaeilge, CEO of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 1 November 1953
Birthday 1 November
Birthplace Tuam, County Galway, Ireland
Date of death 20 May, 2016
Died Place Galway, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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Joe McDonagh Height, Weight & Measurements

At 63 years old, Joe McDonagh height is 6′ 0″ .

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Height 6′ 0″
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children Eoin McDonagh, Eilis McDonagh, Muireann McDonagh

Joe McDonagh Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe McDonagh worth at the age of 63 years old? Joe McDonagh’s income source is mostly from being a successful CEO. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Joe McDonagh's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income CEO

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Timeline

1972

He had previously won a Freshers hurling medal in 1972 and earned his B.A. from the university in 1975.

His son, Eoin, also played in six Fizgibbon Cups for UCG.

McDonagh was a linguist who was fluent in three languages (Irish, English and Welsh).

He went on to complete an M.A. in Celtic Studies

McDonagh worked as an Irish teacher in Coláiste Éinde in Galway City for 16 years.

McDonagh enjoyed a lengthy club hurling career with Ballinderreen, while he also played Gaelic football with Cortoon Shamrocks and Barna.

McDonagh made his senior début during the 1972-73 league.

1977

With University College Galway (UCG), McDonagh played both Gaelic football and hurling and was a Fitzgibbon Cup medal winner as a postgraduate student in 1977.

He was also a regular on the Sigerson Cup team in his time there, playing in five of the football competitions.

1978

McDonagh captained his club Ballinderreen to the 1978 Galway Senior Hurling Championship Final.

They faced neighbouring club Ardrahan.

Played in Ballinasloe, the match ended in a draw, Ballinderreen 0-16 Ardrahan 2-10.

After a close match in the replay, McDonagh's side lost by 2-14 to 2-18.

1979

He was elected to the Galway County Board as Irish Officer in 1979 and went on to represent Galway on the Central Council in 1988, being appointed to the chair of the hurling work group on his first day.

1980

He went on to play a key role for Galway during a breakthrough era, and won one All-Ireland medal as a non-playing substitute in 1980 and one National Hurling League medal.

He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.

One of the most iconic moments associated with McDonagh is his rendition of "The West's Awake" from the Hogan Stand in Croke Park after winning that All-Ireland with Galway in 1980.

RTÉ commentator Michael O'Hehir memorably responded: "Well done Joe McDonagh".

Throughout his career McDonagh made 15 championship appearances for Galway.

1983

His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1983 championship.

1993

Runner-up to Jack Boothman in the 1993 election for the position, he subsequently became the 32nd president of the Gaelic Athletic Association between 1997 and 2000.

1996

Towards the latter end of his hurling career, Joe captained his side to win the Galway Junior B hurling Championship in 1996.

McDonagh made his début on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Galway minor team.

An All-Ireland runner-up in this grade, he later won an All-Ireland medal with the under-21 team.

2002

He was also Chief Executive of Foras na Gaeilge from 2002 to 2006 and Chairman of the same organisation from 2015 to 2016.

The Joe McDonagh Cup and the Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha (Joe McDonagh Foundation) are named after him.

Born in Tuam, County Galway, McDonagh was introduced to hurling by his father, a long-serving Gaelic games administrator and schoolteacher.

He developed his hurling skills at Coláiste Éinde, while also excelling at Gaelic football as a result of the coaching of teacher Enda Colleran.

McDonagh was Chief Executive of Foras na Gaeilge from 2002 to 2006.

Foras na Gaeilge became an all-Ireland crossborder body during this time, as part of the Good Friday Agreement.

2005

In 2005, the Irish Independent named him amongst its substitutes in its list of "The Men Who Changed the Face of Galway Hurling".

As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team at various times throughout his career, McDonagh won two Railway Cup medals.

In retirement from playing McDonagh became involved in the administrative affairs of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

2006

McDonagh became Chief Executive Officer of Galway Vocational Committee in 2006.

2011

He later was a member of Foras na Gaeilge’s Board from 2011 to 2015 and became Chairman of the Board in December 2015.

2013

He later became Chief Executive Officer of the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education Board from 2013 2015.

2015

Invited to attend a reunion with his teammates at his university in November 2015, he was unable to attend as he had been in hospital with what was thought to be pneumonia.

2016

Joseph McDonagh (Seosamh Mac Donnchadha) (November 1953 – 20 May 2016) was an Irish hurler and, later, Gaelic games administrator, who served as the president of the Gaelic Athletic Association from 1997 until 2000.

He played hurling with his club Ballinderreen and the Galway senior team.

McDonagh died on 20 May 2016, following a short illness.