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Post date: Nov 25, 2012 6:10:54 PM
Meet Edenderry's 2011 All-Star, Christine McDonnell.
Name?
Christine McDonnell
Date of birth?
14/06/88
Height?
5'6
Occupation?
Primary School Teacher
Notable sporting achievements?
Winning a schools All-Ireland with St. Marys in 2004, finishing as Leinster league champions with Offaly in 2004, and being crowned Leinster Champions with Edenderry in 2010.
Toughest opponent?
Johanna Maher from Westmeath.
Favourite ground?
O'Connor Park
Favourite position?
Midfield
Hobbies?
When I'm not too busy with football I like playing squash and meeting up with friends
Influences on your career?
My brother Bobby has always supported and encouraged me throughout my football career.
The high point of your career to Date?
Being chosen on the Team of the League
Biggest disappointment?
Losing to Louth in this years all Ireland semi final. We missed out on the opportunity to play in Croke Park and represent Offaly in an All-Ireland final.
Players with a promising future?
Kym Furey has already achieved so much at such a young age and is an inspiring player. Ciara O'Connor and Nicole Farrelly showed great talent this year with club and county and I've no doubt will go far!
Do you have any relatives involved in Gaelic games?
My brother plays with Ballyfore
Funniest team mate?
Maura Byrne and Deirdre Evans are a barrel of laughs!
Hardest/Toughest team mate?
I never look forward to marking Emma Dalton or Orla Heavey at county training and Kym Furey at club.
If you could buy one player to play for Edenderry who would it be?
Lorraine Keena would be a worthy investment!
Person you would most like to meet?
James Cordon
Favourite film?
Shaw Shank Redemption and Big Daddy stand out
Ideal date?
Marty Morrissey
What did your all-Star mean to you?
It was a huge privilege to be chosen for the Team of the League as it was selected by opposing managers and referees.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Áras an Uachtaráin!!
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