John McDonnell is passionate for hurling and its Scottish cousin, shinty By Topic.ie 24 March 2021 By Randal Scally A hurling man from a football area, John McDonnell has been refereeing hurling and camogie matches since 2008 in three different counties. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Self-described “scumbag” hijacked woman’s car 17 April 2025 Uisce Éireann appealing to customers in Mullingar and surrounding areas to conserve water 17 April 2025 McIlroy’s 2006 Mullingar win recalled following triumph at Augusta 16 April 2025 Mullingar Dance School holds World Championship send-off for dancers 17 April 2025 Tidy Towns and volunteers combine for Mullingar clean-up 17 April 2025 More than €56k raised on Mullingar Daffodil Day 18 April 2025 Midland Warriors RFC aim for September relocation after granted planning 17 April 2025 Ireland’s first mobile animal-assisted therapy unit will bring ‘comfort and joy’ 16 April 2025 MORE STORIES Second half surge sees Dubs win as Westmeath exit Leinster Ireland’s first mobile animal-assisted therapy unit will bring ‘comfort and joy’ Castlepollard launch for tv-optioned book thriller Last-gasp goal sends Lough Lene Gaels to Féile finals James Maguire & Sons: Celebrating 25 years