Meet the people behind Gaelic Star:

Editor and Founder: Francis McNally

Francis Played football for his local club for 10 years in  Belfast before leaving to study Business Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University.  While a Student he continued to play for a further 3 years. Years of attending Dunloy and Antrim hurling matches with his Da (an ex Antrim hurler and footballer), Francis decided it was time to start a business promoting something he was passionate about, something that was in the blood.  He narrowed it down to ‘food’ and ‘GAA’.  Thankfully his love for the association proved the stronger and together with his background in retail, business to business sales and publishing, Gaelic Star Magazine was launched in 2008. 

Advertising Sales: Sean Judge

Sean can certainly swing a hurl with the best of them.  Again, Sean brings a wealth of sales experience to Gaelic Star Magazine and we’re delighted to also have him on board.  Sean joins us from his previous role as a Senior Sales Advisor for a major telecomunications company, he also has extensive management experience through his role as a team leader in an up and coming new company were he saw his team progress to one of the top advertising sales teams in the country.  A committed and motivated employee and a real asset to the Gaelic Star Team.  Call Sean now if you are interested in advertising with us.

Student Placement: Stephanie Howard

A 3rd year design student at University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Stephanie has joined the team on her year out to gain further work experience.  A talented and creative student who assists in the Design process and has played a huge roll in helping to implement our new website

Consultant Editor: Paul Kelly

A journalist with 13 years experience at local, regional and national level.
He is former sports editor with the Banbridge Chronicle and Daily Ireland.

Writer: Louise Glass

Louise is a journalist for a weekly newspaper in Coleraine. She is also a keen sportsperson, and will try her hand at all sports, but that doesn’t mean she is any good at them! She’s been playing Ladies Gaelic football for some 16 years now with her club Glen (Maghera). She has also played county football for Derry on and off, more recently on, and has been the Oak Leaf captain for the past two seasons. The question is, will be she back again for another year? Her love for writing and the GAA means she can combine both her talents and knowledge to produce top stories for Gaelic Star, in particular using her expertise in Ladies Football.

Writer: Martin Crummy

The Armagh man now lives and writes in Dublin. His contacts in the GAA and his love of writing about the game make him an essential writer for Gaelic Star.

Writer:  Sean O Siridean

Another Armagh native who sent us in an article totally out of the blue.  Sean is a die hard Armagh fan and more importantly he lives and breathes the GAA. Sean has now written for us since the 4th edition.  If you are a fan like Sean, then email us your article and we may print it.

Writer: Niamh Archibald

A native of Derry,  Niamh has represented her county playing football and also writes for the Irish News. Niamh has written for Gaelic Star from our second edition and covers everything from the latest new in the Ladies games, to opinion pieces and player profiles.

Design: Apex Design

Noel McCallister heads up the design department.  With clean sleek design work, Noel’s experience and creativity have made a huge impact on the quality of Gaelic Star Magazine which has in turn increased its profile in the publishing world substantially.

Printing: GH Printers

Our Account Manager, Jim McEvoy coincidently is a GAA fanatic.  His help and advice with all things print and GAA related is invaluable.

In House Photography: Gary McNally

Every few editions we go on a photo shoot with the talented photographer Gary McNally.  With ‘never before’ seen photos of the Top GAA players, Gary is able to capture the GAA stars up close while keeping them at ease throughout, resulting in visually stunning photos for Gaelic Star Magazine.