Career
McGuckin was captain of the Derry team for 2007 and is currently the vice-captain. He is regarded as one of the best defenders in Ireland. McGuckin plays his club football for Ballinderry Shamrocks.
Inter-county National Football League: Runner up: 2009 Doctor McKenna Cup: Runner up: 2005, 2008, 2011 Runner Up (1) 2011 Club All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship: All-Ireland Kilmacud Crokes Sevens Championship: Runner up: 1999?? Ulster Senior Club Football Championship: Runner up: 2006, 2008 Ulster Senior Club Football League: Derry Senior Football Championship: Runner up: 1999??, 2000, 2003 Derry Senior Football League: Numerous underage competitions Province Railway Cup: Runner up: 2005 Individual.