Darren McKillion
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Darren McKillion | ||
Personal information | ||
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Sport | Gaelic football | |
Place of birth | County Londonderry , Northern Ireland |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | |
Nickname(s) | Dax, Daz | |
Club information | ||
Club | Ballinascreen | |
Position | Wing Half Back | |
Club(s)* | ||
Club | Years | Apps (scores) |
Ballinascreen | 2006-Present | |
* club appearances and scores |
Darren McKillion was born in Magherafelt on the 17th of November, 1987 and is a sportsman in two codes, Gaelic football and soccer. He grew up in Draperstown and is currently a student at Queen's University, Belfast and is a housemate of two Gaelic Football county stars, Antrim's Justin Crozier and clubmate Dermot McBride.
[edit] Gaelic
He plays gaelic football for Ballinascreen GAC and has done since U-10 level, making his way up through the respective age groups and made his senior debut at 18. He was centre-half back for their minor team in 2005 that won the Derry Minor Football Championship[1]. He also played for St Marys Magherafelt school team, and won Ulster medals in the Rannafast, McCormick[2] and D'Alton Cups. He is predominately a half back, though has been used Ballinascreen forward line.
[edit] Soccer
He plays soccer for Draperstown Celtic having made his debut at 15 after playing for the underage teams. He was made club captain at the start of the 2007/08 season and led them to their first ever O'Neills Northern Ireland Intermediate League title[3]. Following the 2007/2008 season he was named Draperstown Celtic's Managers Player Of The Year.
[edit] References
- ^ Derry Minor Final Report http://derry.gaa.ie/coaching_youth/reports/mfc_final.html
- ^ McCormick Cup Report http://www.ulstercollegesgaa.com/app/MatchReport.asp?SectionID=25&ArticleID=3013
- ^ Draperstown Celtic clinch League Title http://www.dc-fc.net/2008/04/23/dc-crowned-league-champions/