Armagh and Down GAA saddened by Sean Smyth's passing
February 07, 2020
Former Armagh footballer Sean Smyth RIP.
The death has occurred of former Armagh footballer and Down football manager Sean Smyth.
The Maghery native won an All-Ireland MFC medal with Armagh in 1949 before going on to manage his adopted county of Down to Ulster SFC final appearances in 1974, '75 and '86. He also guided Bryansford to the first-ever All-Ireland club SFC title in 1971.
Down GAA paid the following tribute to Sean: Coiste Chontae an Duin and the family that is Down GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Sean Smyth, a former County Senior Football team manager.
"A native of Maghery in Co Armagh, Sean won an All Ireland Minor medal in 1949 with his home County. It was though with his adopted County of Down that Sean came to prominence firstly as the manager of the great Bryansford team of the late 1960s early 70s.
"Sean had two spells as Down Senior team manager guiding the team to Ulster Senior Finals in 1974 and 1975 and then again in 1986. An Anglo-Celt victory was to elude him but he helped provide many memorable days for Down supporters during his terms as manager.
"A man who was passionate about the game and who was a great exponent of coaching, it was often said that indeed Sean SmySmithth was a man ahead of his time.
"We in Down GAA extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Mary, his daughter and sons and the entire Smith family circle. To the Gaels of Bryansford we also extend our sympathy at this time.
"Ar dheis de go raibh a anam."
Sean Smith RIP
— Official Down GAA (@OfficialDownGAA) February 6, 2020
Coiste Chontae an Dun and the family that is Down GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Sean Smith, a former County Senior Football team manager. A native of Maghery in Co Armagh, Sean won an All Ireland Minor medal in 1949 with his....https://t.co/IMP9Iq59dz
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