Career
He made his international debut against Scotland on January 16, 1988 and captained the team 3 times, including the 1992 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand.
Danaher was a squad member in the Five Nations Championship from 1988 to 1990 and 1992 to 1995 and in tours to France 1988, North America 1989, New Zealand 1992 and Australia 1994. He retired in 1996 following a serious thumb injury.
He was later assistant coach on tours to South Africa 1998 and Australia 1999.
He currently owns a McDonalds franchise in Limerick. Danaher also played Gaelic Football with Limerick Gaelic Athletic Association and Kerry Gaelic Athletic Association and badminton to national level