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Eugene Sheelan (1949–2012) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a Midfielder and Forward for the Louth senior team.
Playing Career
Sheelan made his senior inter-county debut in 1969 and for the next decade was a regular for Louth.
In 1973 he scored a decisive goal as Louth defeated Dublin in a second round replay of the Leinster Senior Football Championship.
In Louth club football he lined out for his local team St Patrick's. Based in Dublin for work purposes, he eventually transferred to Garda before moving to the Civil Service club, where he would win a Dublin Senior Football Championship medal in 1980 alongside his Louth team-mate Benny Gaughran.
Death
He died suddenly at his home in Glebemount, Wicklow on 27 August 2012. He was predeceased by his wife Josephine.
Honours
Leinster Under-21 Football Championship (1): 1970
Louth Junior Football Championship (1): 1972
Louth Junior A Football League (2): 1970, 1972
Ranafast Cup (1): 1966
Dublin Senior Football Championship (1): 1980
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Eugene Sheelan
- St Patrick's GAA (Louth)
- Colm Judge
- 1970 All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
- Louth Intermediate Football League
- Louth Junior Football Championship
- Louth Senior Football Championship
