Career

McDaid is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. McDaid played two first-class matches for the Ireland cricket team in 1999, both coming against the South Africa Academy. McDaid took 2 wickets at a bowling average of 76.50, with best figures of 1/34.

He represented Ireland in 16 other matches from 1999 to 2002.

McDaid continues to play club cricket for Limavady Cricket and Rugby Club, Northern Ireland.