Watch: A Donegal man made Jimmy Magee’s all-time Ireland XI

written by Chris McNulty September 20, 2017

A Donegal man made Jimmy Magee’s best ever Republic of Ireland XI.

Magee, the legendary RTÉ commentator who passed away on Tuesday night, selected Shay Given as the goalkeeper on his all-time Irish XI.

“At his best, one of the best,” Magee remarked of the Lifford man.

Magee died aged 82 having commentated on 10 Olympic Games and 11 World Cups.

His Republic of Ireland XI was: Shay Given; Denis Irwin, Charlie Hurley, Paul McGrath, Steve Staunton; Roy Keane, John Giles, Liam Brady, Ronnie Whelan; Ray Houghton; Robbie Keane.

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Watch: A Donegal man made Jimmy Magee’s all-time Ireland XI

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