McConigley loses sight in one eye

Paddy McConigley has lost his sight in one eye

Donegal wing-back Paddy McConigley has been told he will not regain vision in the eye he damaged in a freak paintballing accident in July.

McConigley sustained the injury while on a bonding trip with Donegal seniors.

He will continue to play with his club, Fanad Gaels, but has admitted his employment is a bigger worry.

"Doctors told me they can do no more for me. I have been out of work and I don't know what's happening. I have to make a decision," said McConigley.

"I know it will be a lot more risky working on building sites," he added.

McConigley told BBC Sport that doctors are happy for him to resume playing for his club and the Donegal county defender has come on as a substitute in Ulster Intermediate Club Championship games over the last two weekends.

"It's difficult playing without the use of your right eye but you have to get on with it and for me to get back out on the football field is good for me, for my own reasons.

"I came on for the last 10 minutes last weekend (5 November) and yesterday in the replay (against Killyman) I came on for 20 minutes.

"It is more difficult but I have to get on with it. I've no choice in the matter."