Back in June 2002, I lined out centre half-back when Monaghan hosted Louth in a first-round qualifier. It was one of those largely irrelevant first-round clashes during the early days of the qualifiers.
Mr. McConville was a member of Drumgath GAA Club, which described him as "a bright light in our community." His contributions on the field were outstanding, helping lead multiple teams to victory and championships.