Naomh Conaill's 'inspiration' Danny McLoone to be mascot at Manchester United

Naomh Conaill’s U-10 player Danny McLoone will be a mascot at Old Trafford on Sunday as Manchester United welcome Liverpool.

United fan Danny will be with the players as they emerge from the tunnel onto the pitch for the Premier League clash.
The son of former Donegal forward Johnny McLoone - a three-time Donegal SFC winner with his club Naomh Conaill in 2005, 2010 and 2015, who also lined out for Donegal - and his wife Geraldine, Danny was diagnosed with leukaemia in June Then five years old, Danny fought through in Crumlin and has been performing brilliantly for his club.

The news of his appearance on Sunday was warmly welcomed by Naomh Conaill GAA club, who are based in Glenties, with a heartfelt social media post.

“Fabulous news this week that our U10 player, Danny McLoone is to be a mascot at the Manchester United v Liverpool premiership match this Sunday,” they posted.

“Danny is making great strides since he rang the bell at Crumlin Hospital last August to signal the end of his leukaemia treatment and is training hard in Davy Brennan Park every week and is absolutely flying at the U-10 matches.

“Danny, you been a tremendous inspiration to us all and all your teammates and everyone at the club wish you all the best on your big day at Old Trafford! Ya might even get a chance to give the ball a wee solo Danny!”