Seán McGuinness (hurling manager)
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| Born | 1945 Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||||||||
| Died | 30 August 2021 (aged 76) Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||||||||
| Occupation | Engineering instructor | ||||||||
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John Joseph McGuinness (1945 – 30 August 2021), known as Seán McGuinness, was a hurling manager. A member of the Patrick Sarsfields club, he had a lengthy career as a manager at club and inter-county levels.[1]
Managerial career
McGuinness first became involved in team management as a selector with the Patrick Sarsfields that won the 1974 Antrim County Championship. He subsequently took over as manager at the club, and guided the team to a league title in 1976.
At inter-county level, McGuinness was first nominated as a selector with the
Personal life and death
Born in West Belfast, McGuinness was educated at Hardinge Street Junior Technical School, before leaving school at 15. He trained as a sheet metalworker and later worked at St Patrick's Training School as an engineering instructor.[4]
McGuinness died after a brief illness on 30 August 2021, aged 76.[5][6]
Honours
- Patrick Sarsfields
- Antrim
- Down
References
- ^ Mohan, David (9 January 2012). "Sean brings the curtain down on 30-year GAA management career". Belfast Media. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Tierney, Paddy (30 August 2021). "Gaels mourn the passing of iconic figure Sean McGuinness". Belfast Media. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Breheny, Martin (3 November 2012). "That was then..." Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Archer, Kenny (2 January 2021). "Sean McGuinness: straight down the line". The Irish News. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Ulster hurling stalwart Sean McGuinness passes away". Hogan Stand. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Archer, Kenny (31 August 2021). "Sean McGuinness "an immense figure" in Down GAA: Sands". The Irish News. Retrieved 4 September 2021.