Chrissy McKaigue
Christopher "Chrissy" McKaigue (born 13 July 1989) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Derry county team. McKaigue plays club football and hurling for Slaughtneil Robert Emmet's. He is a defender in football and a half forward in hurling. He has represented Ireland in the International Rules Series. Personal life. McKaigue is from Slaughtneil. He went to secondary school at St Patrick's College, Maghera. Football career. Club. McKaigue reached the Derry Senior Football Championship final in 2008 with Slaughtneil, but they were defeated by Ballinderry. Inter-county. McKaigue was vice-captain of the Derry  Minor team that were runners-up in both the Ulster Minor Championship and All-Ireland Minor Championship in 2007. Earlier that year he won the Ulster Minor Football League with the county, and lifted the cup as captain. In 2008 McKaigue reached the Ulster Under 21 Championship final with Derry Under 21s, but they were beaten by Down due to a late goal. Later that year he was drafted into the Derry Senior panel before the Championship meeting with Monaghan. He came on as a substitute in that game to make his Derry Senior debut and scored a point. He  was involved from the start of the 2009 season - named in the Dr McKenna Cup, National League and Championship panels. Derry reached that year's National League final, but were defeated by Kerry. International rules. He played twice for Ireland against Australia in the 2013 International Rules Series. Australian rules football career. In September 2009, it was announced that Australian Football League side Sydney Swans had signed McKaigue as an international rookie. It was anticipated he would play as an attacking defender.