About Peter McDonald
Lived 1924 – 2022 (aged 98). Peter McDonald was an Irish association football player.
Peter McDonald (6 January 1924 – 29 March 2022) was an Irish footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He played for Bohemians and Transport in the League of Ireland.
He worked for railway company Córas Iompair Éireann until his retirement in the 1980s. A fan of Shelbourne, he volunteered as head groundsman at Tolka Park during the 1990s and 2000s.
Having been the last surviving Irish Olympic Games footballer, McDonald died on 29 March 2022, aged 98.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter McDonald?
Irish footballer
When was Peter McDonald born?
Peter McDonald was born on 6 January 1924 in Dublin.
When did Peter McDonald die?
Peter McDonald died on 29 March 2022 in County Dublin, Dublin, Leinster.
What was Peter McDonald's occupation?
Peter McDonald was an association football player.
What nationality was Peter McDonald?
Peter McDonald was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter McDonald (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter McDonald. https://biography.guide/peter-mcdonald/
MLA: "Peter McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-mcdonald/.
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