James McDonnell (1927 – 30 September 2017) was an Irish Gaelic football manager, selector and player.
His league and championship career with the Louth senior team spanned three decades from 1948 until 1960.
From 1961 onward McDonnell played with the newly-formed St Joseph's club.
Over the next ten seasons he enjoyed much success, culminating with the winning of an All-Ireland medal in 1957.
McDonnell retired from inter-county Gaelic football in 1958 but returned for one final season in 1960.