Park life: Juggling weather, Covid, and event planning Phoenix Park superintendent Paul McDonnell tells John Daly that it's business as usual in spite of restrictions and busier than ever Paul McDonnell, superintendent of the Phoenix Park. Picture: Moya Nolan Thu, 28 Jan, 2021 - 14:39 John Daly January is a busy month for the superintendent of Phoenix Park, Paul McDonnell, as he and his team deal with challenging weather conditions and plan for the coming months of 2021. “January is busy, like the rest of the year, and a time when the team will agree on a list of major and minor projects to be undertaken," he says.