About George Sheehan
Lived 1801 – 2000. George Sheehan was an Irish association football player.
George Sheehan was an Irish soccer player during the 1890s and early 20th century. He played for the amateur Bohemians club and the Ireland national team.
Sheehan was captain of the Irish team in the first ever soccer international played at Lansdowne Road, a 2–0 defeat to England in 1900. He played in the first match at Dalymount Park as Bohs beat Shelbourne 4–2 on 7 September 1901. He scored in 4 consecutive Leinster Senior Cup finals from 1895 to 1898.
His brother Willie played alongside him in the Bohemian teams of the 1890s.
Honours Leinster Senior Cup: 6 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898 Leinster League 1899/1900, 1900/01
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Sheehan?
Irish footballer
When was George Sheehan born?
George Sheehan was born in 1801.
When did George Sheehan die?
George Sheehan died in 2000.
What was George Sheehan's occupation?
George Sheehan was an association football player.
What nationality was George Sheehan?
George Sheehan was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Sheehan (footballer)
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