James McGinley signs off at Glenveagh Castle after 47 years

Published 31st Mar 2025, 21:33 GMT

James McGinley with his family at the presentation at Glenveagh. Back row - Helen McGinley, Christopher McElhinney, Jane McGinley, Anna McGinley. Front row - Anne, James and Mairead McGinley

placeholder image — James McGinley with his family at the presentation at Glenveagh. Back row - Helen McGinley, Christopher McElhinney, Jane McGinley, Anna McGinley. Front row - Anne, James and Mairead McGinley

Throughout his career, James worked, amongst other things, in Storekeeping, Procurement, Rhodendron Control and most recently was instrumental in getting Museum status for Glenveagh Castle

After 47 years of working at Glenveagh National Park, Creeslough native James McGinley closed his office door for the final time last week.

For almost half a century, James has held numerous jobs at Glenveagh, starting when he was just 19 years of age. Throughout his career, James worked, amongst other things, in Storekeeping, Procurement, Rhodendron Control and most recently was instrumental in getting Museum status for Glenveagh Castle.

placeholder image — For almost half a century, James has held numerous jobs at Glenveagh, starting when he was just 19 years of age. Throughout his career, James worked, amongst other things, in Storekeeping, Procurement, Rhodendron Control and most recently was instrumental in getting Museum status for Glenveagh Castle.

James McGinley received a presentation on behalf of the Glenveagh staff from Martin Toye, District Conservation Officer, Glenveagh

James’ friendly manner, optimism and ability to tell a good story endeared him to everyone at Glenveagh and further afield.

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James McGinley with family and work colleagues at the occasion of his retirement after 47 years service at Glenveagh

Creeslough Glenveagh National Park

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