Alaster McDonnell

Alaster Colla McDonnell (20 January 1867 – 15 October 1950) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Alaster McDonnell

Full name	Alaster Colla McDonnell
Date of birth	(1867-01-20)20 January 1867
Place of birth	Dublin, Ireland
Date of death	15 October 1950(1950-10-15) (aged 83)
Place of death	Richmond, Surrey, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1889–91 Ireland 4 (0)

The eldest son of a barrister, McDonnell was born in Dublin and educated at The Royal School, Armagh, before undertaking further studies at Trinity College Dublin, where he played varsity rugby. He gained four caps as a halfback for Ireland, making his debut in a win over Wales at Swansea in 1889.^[1]

McDonnell returned to Royal School Armagh as headmaster in 1897, remaining in the role until 1904. He was later an assistant master at Eton College and also served as a county magistrate in Mortlake, London.^[2][3]

See also

• List of Ireland national rugby union players