Sean Smith RIP

Thursday 6th February 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 home County. It was though with his adopted County of Down that Sean came to prominence 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 Sean Smith was 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 

Seán Óg Mac an tSaoir

A Chara

Please see details below of Wake and Funeral Arrangements for the late Seán Smith.

Smith (Ardglass, formerly Antrim), Sean RIP, Died 5th February 2020. Dearly beloved husband of Mary (nee Henvey) and loving Dad to Mary, Aidan, John and Malachy. Dear father-in-law of Tom, Mairead, Joan-Edel and Nicola. Devoted grandfather to John, Sean, Conor, Ciara, Declan, James, Meabh and Kate. Dear brother of Jimmy and Barbara and the late Anne, Hughie and Kathleen.

Funeral from his home, 1 Green Road, Ardglass on Saturday 8th February 2020 at 11.15am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Nicholas' Church, Ardglass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Calvary Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his entire family circle and friends.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.