Career
He played in the forwards for Wigan during the period in the 1990s when they dominated the sport, and later for Workington Town. Wigan
He was selected to go on the 1992 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand. McGinty played Right-second-row, id est (that is) number 12, in Wigan"s 5-4 victory over Saint Helens in the 1992 Lancashire Cup final during the 1992-1993 season at Knowsley Road, Saint Helens on Sunday 18 October 1992.
McGinty played Right-second-row, id est (that is) number 12, and was man of the match in Warrington"s 12-2 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1990-1991 Regal Trophy final during the 1990-1991 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 12 January 1991, and played Right-second-row in Wigan"s 15-8 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1992-1993 Regal Trophy final during the 1992-1993 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 23 January 1993.
Due to injuries to Andy Platt and Kelvin Skerrett, he played as a prop forward in the 20–14 victory against Brisbane Broncos. The match was his last for Wigan, as he had already agreed to join Workington Town for a fee of £15,000.
Rugby league
In 1998, McGinty was in charge of Scotland before being replaced by Shaun McRae a year later. He became head coach again after McRae stepped down in 2001.
Rugby union
In 2011 McGinty was appointed defence coach of Edinburgh Rugby under head coach Michael Bradley.
In 2013, McGinty joined Royal Geographical Society Worcester"s rugby coaching set-up.
