McElhinney initially made his name on the Gaelic football field. Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, he played club football for his local club St Mary's Banagher and was called up to play for the Derry Senior team at a very young age.
The renowned athlete McElhinney first made a name for himself on the Gaelic football field. Hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland, he played for his hometown club St Mary's Banagher before being selected for the Derry Senior team at an exceptionally early age.