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!!