Quigley

Quigley was a wizard and a professional Quidditch player who served as a Beater for the Irish National Quidditch Team. He was a member of the squad that famously won the 422nd Quidditch World Cup in 1994. Although a minor character, his presence helped to flesh out the world-class sporting event and demonstrate the physical risks involved in high-level Quidditch.

The only known details of Quigley's life and career come from his participation in the final match of the 1994 Quidditch World Cup, held on the Dartmoor moors in England.

Quigley played as one of Ireland's two Beaters, alongside his teammate Connolly (Beater), in the final against the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team. During the match, commentator Ludo Bagman noted an incident where Quigley was struck in the face by a Bludger shortly after a distraction caused by the Bulgarian team's Veela mascots. Despite suffering a “very bloody nose,” Quigley continued to play, showcasing his resilience. Quigley and his teammates ultimately won the Quidditch World Cup with a final score of 170 to 160, even though the Bulgarian Seeker, Viktor Krum, caught the Golden Snitch to end the game.

Quigley's physical appearance is not described in the novels, other than the fact he sustained a very bloody nose during the Quidditch World Cup final. His personality is unknown, but his decision to continue playing after a painful injury suggests he was tough, determined, and dedicated to his team.

• Quidditch Prowess: As a Beater on a World Cup-winning national team, Quigley was a world-class Quidditch player. His primary role was to protect his teammates from Bludgers by hitting them away with a Beater's bat, as well as aiming the Bludgers at the opposing team.
• Flying Skill: To compete at this level, Quigley must have been an exceptionally skilled and agile flier.

Further details regarding his magical education, wand, or other abilities are unknown.

• Broomstick: While the specific model is not mentioned, Quigley would have used a professional-grade racing broomstick suitable for international competition.
• Beater's bat: As a Beater, Quigley used a magically reinforced bat to strike Bludgers.
• Quidditch Robes: He wore the green Quidditch robes of the Irish National Quidditch Team.

• Teammates: Quigley played alongside Connolly (Beater) (Beater), Troy (Chaser), Mullet (Chaser), Moran (Chaser) (Chasers), Aidan Lynch (Seeker), and Barry Ryan (Keeper).
• Opponents: During the 1994 final, his opponents included Viktor Krum, Zograf (Quidditch player), Ivanova (Quidditch player), Volkov (Quidditch player), Vulchanov (Quidditch player), and Levski (Quidditch player) of the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team.

The surname Quigley is of Irish origin, an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Coigligh, meaning “descendant of Coigleach.” The personal name Coigleach is thought to mean “untidy” or “like a distaff,” perhaps referring to unkempt hair. The name's origin is fitting for a player on the Irish National Quidditch Team.

• Quigley's first name is never mentioned in the Harry Potter books.
• He is not specifically named or identified in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, where the on-screen action of the Quidditch World Cup is heavily condensed and focuses primarily on the two Seekers.