A great GAA man and part of a family steeped in Louth GAA, Jim McDonnell was the proud father of Karen, Michelle, Julie, James, Paul, Nicola, Linda and Nicholas. Born in Stonehouse, Jim lived in Togher for a spell and actually lined out for both Naomh Fionnbarra and Naomh Mairtin. He also represented Louth, as would his sons after him.