Sean McCaffrey

Sean McCaffrey (12 September 1959 – 30 December 2017) was an Irish football manager. He was the first team manager of League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk taking over in January 2012, replacing Ian Foster.[1] He left the club by mutual consent in July 2017.

Seán McCaffrey
Personal information
Full name Seán McCaffrey
Date of birth (1959-09-12)12 September 1959
Place of birth Monaghan, Ireland
Date of death 30 December 2017(2017-12-30) (aged 58)
Teams managed
Monaghan United
2003–2010 Republic of Ireland U17
2003–2010 Republic of Ireland U19
2012 Dundalk

Speaking after being appointed he said "I'm delighted to get the job. I think it's a club with a fantastic fan base and huge potential. It's a huge football town. The Dundalk Schoolboys' League is on your doorstep, and I know a lot of people involved in it."[2][3]

McCaffrey was involved in the establishment of his home town club Monaghan United in 1979, and subsequently managed the team for a number of years, including their debut League of Ireland season in 1985-86.

In 2003, he succeeded Brian Kerr as coach of the Republic of Ireland U17, U18 and U19 teams, remaining in the role until 2010.[4]

He died on 30 December 2017 from complications of diabetes.[5]

References
  1. "I'm the gaffer: McCaffrey confirmed as Dundalk manager". thescore.ie. 23 December 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  2. "McCaffrey lays early Dundalk foundations with Griffin capture". Irish Independent. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  3. "McCaffrey is new Dundalk manager". Dundalk Leader. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  4. "Profile". Extratime.ie. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  5. https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/tributes-pour-in-following-the-death-of-former-ireland-underage-manager-sean-mccaffrey-aged-58-36446031.html
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