Sean was chairman of the Clonard club when they won their first championship in 1971 and held that position for a number of years. His brothers, Eddie and Finn, are also heavily involved with the south Meath unit while nephews, Eamon, Ian, David and Alan, have all worn the club colours with distinction. Sean's sister, Josephine, is married to Thomas Clynch who has a long association with the Simonstown club.