Shane O'Hanlon

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Shane O'Hanlon (died: 10 February 2024) was an Irish Gaelic footballer, coach and selector.

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Career

O'Hanlon played club football with the St Vincent's club before later serving the club in a number of coaching and management roles. He was a selector when St Vincent's beat Nemo Rangers to win the All-Ireland Club SFC title in 2008. [1] O'Hanlon later began a long association with Jim Gavin management teams when Gavin served as Dublin under-21 football team manager. [2] During their tenure in charge, Dublin won All-Ireland U21FC titles in 2010 and 2012. [3] [4]

Gavin was appointed Dublin senior football team manager in 2012, with O'Hanlon joining the management team as a selector and also as logistics manager. [5] He continued in these roles after Gavin was succeeded by Dessie Farrell in 2019. During his decade-long association with the team, Dublin remained undefeated in the Leinster SFC and won eight All-Ireland SFC titles as well as six National Football Leagues. [6]

Death

O'Hanlon died suddenly on 10 February 2024. [7] [8]

Honours

St Vincent's
Dublin

References

  1. "Nemo singing the Blues as St Vincent's take club title". Irish Independent. 18 March 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. "Gavin gets second term at Dublin". Irish Independent. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. "Under-21s win football championship for Dublin". Irish Examiner. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  4. "Dublin the All-Ireland U21 football champions". Irish Examiner. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  5. "Who's involved in the new Dublin senior football management team?". The 42. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  6. "'A gentleman and a true friend to all' – Dublin GAA mourns death of senior football selector Shane O'Hanlon". Irish Independent. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  7. "Dublin selector Shane O'Hanlon has passed away". Irish Examiner. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  8. "Death of Dublin All-Ireland winning selector Shane O'Hanlon". Irish Examiner. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.