Dungannon is a bustling town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is the second largest town in the county and is widely known for its rich heritage and vibrant culture.
The town is home to a number of historical sites, including the remains of the Anglo-Norman castle and the Geanann’s Fort, which gives the town its name.
It is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Dungannon Park and the Marble Arch Caves. With its varied attractions, Dungannon is sure to provide an enjoyable experience for everyone.
1. Niall McGinn
Forward
Career
- 2003-2005: Dungannon Swifts
- 2005–2008: Dungannon Swifts
- 2008–2009: Derry City
- 2009–2012: Celtic
- 2011–2012: Brentford (loan)
- 2012–2017: Aberdeen
- 2017: Gwangju
- 2017–2022: Aberdeen
- 2022–2023: Dundee
- 2023: Glentoran
- 2007–2008: Northern Ireland U23
- 2009: Northern Ireland B
- 2008: Northern Ireland
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 14 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16
Niall McGinn is a former winger and striker who currently plays for Glentoran in the Irish Premier Division. McGinn started his senior career at Dungannon Swifts before moving to Celtic in 2009.
McGinn was part of the Celtic side that won the Scottish Premier League and Scottish Cup in 2010. McGinn moved to Sunderland in 2013 and then to Glentoran in 2015.
McGinn has represented Northern Ireland at international level and was part of the team that played in the 2018 World Cup.
McGinn is a regular for the Ireland national team and has made over 50 appearances. McGinn is a fans' favourite at Glentoran and is known for his hard work and willingness to score goals.
McGinn has two children and is married to his wife, Nicola. McGinn is a keen poker player and has won several tournaments.
Also Played For: aberdeen
2. Oisin Smyth
Career
- 2012–2018: Dungannon Swifts
- 2018–2022: Dungannon Swifts
- 2022: Oxford United
- 2023: Solihull Moors (loan)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:10, 31 January 2023 (UTC)
Oisin Smyth is a midfielder with Oxford United and has emerged as a key player for the club in recent seasons. Oisin Smyth began his youth career with Falkirk before moving to Oxford United in 2016.
Oisin Smyth has represented Scotland at youth level and is likely to continue to do so in the future. Oisin Smyth is a hard-working player who is always keen to get on the ball and create chances for his team-mates.
Oisin Smyth is a versatile player who can play as a central midfielder or as a winger. Oisin Smyth is likely to continue to develop as a player and is expected to be a key player for Oxford United in the future.
Oisin Smyth is a promising young player who is likely to become a key player for Oxford United in the future.
Oisin Smyth is a senior player with Dungannon Swifts and has represented Northern Ireland at U21 level. Smyth is a midfielder and is known for his passing ability and range of shots.
In 2018, Smyth helped Dungannon to reach the FA Cup third round where they lost to Oxford United. Smyth has also been loaned out to Solihull Moors in the past and is expected to join Oxford United permanently in the near future.
Oisin Smyth is a promising player with a bright future ahead of him.
Also Played For: oxford united f.c
3. Joe McCready
Career
- 2021–22: NIFL Premiership
Joe McCready is the current manager of Dungannon Swifts. Joe McCready played for Dungannon Swifts from 1976-1982. Joe McCready was a part of the team that won the Irish Cup in 1978.
Joe McCready was inducted into the Dungannon Swifts Hall of Fame in 2002. Joe McCready is the father of current Dungannon Swifts player, David McCready. Joe McCready retired from playing football in 1982.
Joe McCready is a football ambassador for Dungannon Swifts. Joe McCready is currently the club's president. Joe McCready is a UEFA A Licensed Coach. Joe McCready is a talented and hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to his team.
Joe McCready is a valuable member of the team and is always willing to put in a shift. Joe McCready is a consistent performer and is always looking to improve his game. Joe McCready is a popular member of the team and is a essential part of the team.
Joe McCready is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions. Joe McCready is a hard-working player who always gives his best. Joe McCready is a dedicated player who is always looking to improve. Joe McCready is a talented player who has a lot to offer the team.
Joe McCready is a popular player who is well-loved by his team-mates.
4. Niall Morgan
Career
- 2013: Tyrone
- 2009–2010: Dungannon Swifts
- 2011–2013: Dungannon Swifts
- 2018: Dungannon Swifts
- 2019: Dungannon Swifts
Niall Morgan is a goalkeeper for Dungannon GAA and is one of the top goalkeepers in the Gaelic football league. Morgan has represented his country at underage and U21 levels.
He has also played for Belfast Harlequins and Drumcondra. Morgan is a member of the Northern Ireland squad. He made his senior debut in February 2013. Morgan has won two Ulster Championships and a National League.
Morgan has represented Ulster in the 2013 and 2015 International Rules Series. He has also represented Ireland at under-20 and under-23 levels. Morgan is a member of the GAA international team, and made his debut in November 2016.
Niall Morgan is a talented footballer and has been playing for Edendork St Malachy's since 2013. He has been successful at inter-county level and has won three Ulster titles and one All-Ireland title. Niall is a popular player with the fans and has a great sense of humour.
5. Dean Shiels
Career
- 2001–2004: Arsenal
- 2004–2009: Hibernian
- 2009–2012: Doncaster Rovers
- 2011–2012: Kilmarnock (loan)
- 2012: Kilmarnock
- 2012–2016: Rangers
- 2016: Dundalk
- 2017: FC Edmonton
- 2017–2018: Dunfermline Athletic
- 2018–2019: Derry City
- 2019: Coleraine
- 2004–2006: Northern Ireland U21
- 2005–2012: Northern Ireland
- 2021: Dungannon Swifts
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 November 2018, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:45, 26 April 2014 (UTC)
Dean Shiels is an attacking midfielder who has played for Hibernian, Doncaster Rovers, and Kilmarnock in his career so far. Dean Shiels made his debut for Arsenal in 2001 and went on to make 117 appearances for the club.
Dean Shiels joined Hibernian in 2004 and made 24 appearances for the club before departing for Doncaster Rovers in 2009. Dean Shiels spent two seasons with Doncaster before joining Kilmarnock on a loan in 2011. He made 15 appearances for the Scottish outfit before returning to Kilmarnock in 2012.
Dean Shiels has represented Northern Ireland at youth level. Dean Shiels is currently playing for Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership. Dean Shiels is a Northern Irish international and has made 10 appearances for his country.
Dean Shiels is 38 years old and stands at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall. Dean Shiels is an attacking midfielder who is currently playing for Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership.
6. Seanan Clucas
Career
- 2009–2011: Preston North End
- 2011–2012: Preston North End
- 2012: Burton Albion (loan)
- 2012–2014: Bristol Rovers
- 2014–2015: Linfield
- 2015: Derry City
- 2016–2020: Dungannon Swifts
- 2020: Glentoran
- 2008–2010: Northern Ireland U17
- 2010: Northern Ireland U19
- 2010–2014: Northern Ireland U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:40, 23 November 2020 (UTC)
Seanan Clucas is a midfielder for Glentoran. He has previously played for Preston North End and Dungannon Swifts. Seanan Clucas was born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland in 1992.
Seanan Clucas has played for Northern Ireland at youth level. Seanan Clucas is 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) tall and is a midfielder. Seanan Clucas joined Glentoran in January 2016. Seanan Clucas is a key player for Glentoran and is known for his creativity and passing.
Seanan Clucas is a fans' favourite at Glentoran. Seanan Clucas is a key part of the Glentoran team, and is expected to continue playing for the club for many years to come.
Seanan Clucas is a talented midfielder who has played for a number of clubs in England. Clucas has represented Northern Ireland at youth level and has been capped at senior level.
The midfielder is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions. Clucas is a hard worker who is always keen to put in a good performance for his team.
The midfielder is a regular starter for his club and is always looking to improve his game. Clucas is a promising player who has a lot of potential to develop in the future. The midfielder is a valuable member of his team and is always willing to give his all for the club.
Clucas is a talented player who has the ability to make an impact on the game. The midfielder is a promising young player who has the potential to become a star in the future.
7. Rodney McAree
Career
- 1991–1994: Liverpool
- 1994–1995: Bristol City
- 1995–1998: Fulham
- 1998: Woking (loan)
- 1998: Stevenage Borough
- 2000–2002: Glenavon
- 2002–2009: Dungannon Swifts
- 2011–2018: Dungannon Swifts
- 2018–2019: Coleraine
- 2023: Glentoran
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Rodney McAree was born on 19 August 1974 in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. He began his career with Liverpool, playing for them from 1991 to 1994. He then moved to Bristol City, where he played for six seasons.
He then joined Fulham, where he played for three seasons. He then moved to Blackburn Rovers, where he played for two seasons. He then moved to Queens Park Rangers, where he played for one season. He then moved to Wigan Athletic, where he played for one season.
He then moved to Bolton Wanderers, where he played for one season. He then moved to Cardiff City, where he played for one season.
Rodney McAree is a Northern Irish footballer who is currently manager of Glenavon. McAree started his career at Dungannon Swifts, where he spent two seasons between 1998 and 2000.
He then moved to Chesham United, where he spent three seasons from 2000 to 2002. McAree then moved to Glentoran, where he spent five seasons from 2002 to 2009.
McAree then moved to Woking, where he spent one season between 2009 and 2010. McAree then moved back to Northern Ireland to manage Glenavon for two seasons from 2011 to 2012.
McAree then moved to Coleraine, where he spent one season between 2013 and 2014. McAree then moved back to Northern Ireland to manage Dungannon Swifts for two seasons from 2015 to 2016. McAree then moved to Glentoran for one season between 2016 and 2017.
8. Darren Clarke
Career
- College: Wake Forest University
- Turned professional: 1990
- Current tour(s): PGA Tour Champions, European Senior Tour
- Former tour(s): European Tour, PGA Tour
- Professional wins: 27
- Highest ranking: 8 (22 July 2001)[2]
Darren Clarke is a former professional golfer who was born in Northern Ireland in 1968. Clarke turned professional in 1990 and has since played on the PGA Tour, the European Tour, and the United States Golf Association (USGA) Tours.
Clarke has won four major championships – the 1999 PGA Championship, the 2002 Masters Tournament, the 2007 US Open, and the 2010 British Open.
Clarke has also won numerous other tournaments, including the 1995 Canadian Open, the 1996 PGA Championship, and the 1999 Australian Open.
Clarke has retired from professional golfing, but continues to play on the Champions Tour. Clarke and his wife, Heather, have two children. Clarke was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 New Year's Honours.
Clarke currently resides in Portrush, Northern Ireland, and is the head professional at Marsh Harbour Golf Club in The Bahamas.
Clarke is a member of the PGA of America and is a member of the European and United States Golf Associations.
9. Paddy Johns
Career
- 1990-2000: Ireland Ireland
- 1993 7': RWC
Paddy Johns is a dentist and rugby union player. Johns started playing rugby union when he was in high school. He played for Ulster and Ireland A levels before making his debut for the Ireland national team in 1993.
Johns has played for Ulster, Munster, and Leinster in rugby union. He also played for Connacht in the Celtic League. Johns retired from rugby in 2009. Johns has two children. He is a member of the Irish Dental Association and the British Dental Association.
Johns is a member of the Irish Rugby Football Union Hall of Fame. Paddy Johns was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. Johns was a full-back for Ireland's national rugby union team from 1990-2000 and played in the 1993 Rugby World Cup.
Johns also played for the Ireland national sevens team from 2003-2004 and was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2007.
Johns retired from rugby in 2006 and now plays for Dublin's provincial side, Leinster. Johns has also worked as a rugby coach for Leinster and the Ireland under-20 team. Johns is married and has two children. Johns is a member of Ireland's Rugby Hall of Fame.
Johns is currently the head coach of Dublin's under-20 squad. Johns is a motivational speaker and has spoken at events around the world on topics such as rugby and mental health.
10. Patrick Wallace
Career
- 1998: UK Tour – Event 4
- 2001: Scottish Masters Qualifying Event
- 2018: World Seniors Championship
Patrick Wallace is a Northern Ireland football player who has played for clubs including Linfield and Crusaders. Wallace has represented his country at international level, and was a part of the team that reached the Euro 1996 final.
Wallace retired from playing in 2003, but continues to work as a football coach. Wallace was honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Irish Football Association in 2013.
Wallace has two children, and lives in Belfast. Wallace is a fan of Association Football club Linfield.
Wallace is a member of the Irish National Sporting Hall of Fame. Wallace is a devout Catholic and volunteers with the local church. Wallace is married and has two children.
Patrick Wallace is a professional footballer who has played for a number of clubs including Professional 1994-1997, 1998-2006, 2007-2011.
He has also had a number of high ranking finishes, most notably in 2001/02 when he finished as the 34th highest ranked player in the Premier League. He has also achieved a number of other accolades including winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year Award in 2003.
Wallace retired from professional football in 2011 but continues to play for semi-professional side St Neots Town.
He is a very talented footballer and is sure to achieve even more success in the future.
11. Willie Anderson
Career
- National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), –: Ireland: :
Willie Anderson is a rugby union coach who has worked with the Ireland national team and the Glasgow Warriors. He was born in Sixmilecross, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1955.
Anderson played rugby for Ireland and was a member of the country's World Cup-winning team in 1987. He later coached the Ireland national team and the Glasgow Warriors. He was inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame in 2016.
Anderson has written two books about his rugby career. He currently resides in Dublin, Ireland. Willie Anderson made his international rugby debut for Ireland in 2006. Willie Anderson has played for Ireland in both the Six Nations and the Rugby World Cup.
Willie Anderson is considered a specialist scrum-half. Willie Anderson retired from international rugby in 2013. Willie Anderson is currently the head coach of the Irish national rugby team.
Final Words
Dungannon is home to some of the best footballers in Northern Ireland. Some of the best players to come out of Dungannon include Robbie Savage, David Healy, Kenny Cunningham and Paddy McGinn.
