About Eugene McGee
Lived 1941 – 2019 (aged 77). Eugene McGee was an Irish association football coach.
Eugene McGee (16 November 1941 – 5 May 2019) was an Irish Gaelic footballer, manager, trainer, selector, Gaelic games administrator and journalist, who is best known for his time as manager of the Offaly senior football team. McGee guided the Offaly team to success in the 1980, 1981, and 1982 Leinster Senior Football Championship, and to the 1982 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title.
McGee was in charge of Ireland when they toured Australia for the 1990 International Rules Series. He was also in charge for the 1987 International Rules Series and Seán McCague was his assistant manager on both occasions.
In 2004, McGee was intermediary in a dispute between Offaly's International Rules Series player Ciaran McManus and the Offaly County Board when McManus questioned the selection of a new manager.
McGee chaired the Football Review Committee (FRC) during Liam O'Neill's GAA presidency that led to adjustments to the game such as the introduction of a black card.
Honours University College Dublin All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship (2): 1974, 1975 Leinster Senior Club Football Championship (2): 1973, 1974 Dublin Senior Football Championship (2): 1973, 1974 Sigerson Cup (7): 1968, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979
Newtowncashel Longford Senior Football Championship (1): 1977
Offaly All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1): 1982 Leinster Senior Football Championship (3): 1980, 1981, 1982 Leinster Under-21 Football Championship (2): 1977, 1979
Cavan Dr McKenna Cup (1): 1988
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eugene McGee?
Irish Gaelic football player and manager
When was Eugene McGee born?
Eugene McGee was born on 6 November 1941.
When did Eugene McGee die?
Eugene McGee died on 5 May 2019 in Longford.
What was Eugene McGee's occupation?
Eugene McGee was an association football coach.
What nationality was Eugene McGee?
Eugene McGee was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eugene McGee (sports administrator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eugene McGee. https://biography.guide/eugene-mcgee/
MLA: "Eugene McGee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eugene-mcgee/.
Chicago: "Eugene McGee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eugene-mcgee/.
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