Waterford's Bríd McMaugh Leads Family Dynasty in Gaelic Football

Maths whizz joins several relatives playing at the highest levels of the sport

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:23am

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Waterford's Bríd McMaugh is a standout Gaelic football player who is joined at the highest levels of the sport by numerous family members, both immediate and extended. Her younger brother Micheal was joint-captain of the Waterford men's U20s footballers last year and was named on the same squad for this year.

Why it matters

Gaelic football is a deeply rooted tradition in Ireland, with many families and communities rallying around their local teams. The McMaugh family's involvement across both the men's and women's teams in Waterford and a rival county highlights the sport's importance and the dedication of multi-generational players.

The details

Bríd McMaugh is a standout player for the Waterford ladies' Gaelic football team. Her younger brother Micheal was joint-captain of the Waterford men's U20s footballers last year and was named on the same squad for this year. The McMaugh family's involvement in the sport spans multiple generations and counties, with Bríd and Micheal representing Waterford while other relatives play for a rival county.

  • Micheal McMaugh was joint-captain of the Waterford men's U20s footballers in 2025.
  • Micheal McMaugh was named on the Waterford men's U20s footballers squad for 2026.

The players

Bríd McMaugh

A standout player for the Waterford ladies' Gaelic football team.

Micheal McMaugh

Bríd's younger brother, who was joint-captain of the Waterford men's U20s footballers in 2025 and was named on the same squad for 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Galway have always been a great opposition and obviously we came up short to them last year in the All-Ireland quarter-final, but we have always had good battles with Galway.”

— Bríd McMaugh

The takeaway

The McMaugh family's deep involvement in Gaelic football across multiple generations and counties highlights the sport's cultural significance in Ireland and the dedication of players who come from tight-knit communities.