Longford GAA is mourning the passing of legendary forward Sean Donnelly.

The Longford Slashers clubman assured himself of a place in the annals of Longford GAA when he scored two goals against Laois in the county’s only Leinster SFC final triumph in 1968. Sean was also part of the Longford team that was crowned National League Football champions two years earlier.

A former teacher at St Mel’s College, he also won three Sigerson Cup medals with UCG as well as Longford and London SFC titles with Slashers and St Vincent’s respectively. He became Longford GAA secretary while still playing in 1968, serving the role until 1977. He also managed his club and county at senior level.

Sean is survived by his wife Ann, daughters Aideen, Orla and Dervilla, and grandchildren.

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