Harry Cassidy

Henry Cassidy (10 May 1930 – 31 March 2023) was an Irish Gaelic football player and manager. He played with, and later managed, club side Bellaghy and the Derry senior football team.

Career

Cassidy first played Gaelic football at club level with Bellaghy. He was centre-back on Bellaghy's first-ever Derry SFC-winning team in 1956, and was also part of the club's four-in-a-row success from 1958 to 1961. Cassidy first appeared on the inter-county scene as a member of the Derry senior football team. He was part of the team's Ulster SFC-winning campaign in 1958 and was also an unused substitute when Derry were beaten by Dublin in the 1958 All-Ireland final.

Post-playing career

Cassidy became involved in team management and coaching when his playing days had ended. He guided his home club of Bellaghy to four consecutive Derry SFC titles, as well as two Ulster Club SFC titles before beating University College Cork in the 1972 All-Ireland club final. Cassidy's success at club level resulted in two subsequent stints as Derry manager. He also served as Bellaghy club chairman for over 30 years across three different terms.

Death

Cassidy died on 31 March 2023, at the age of 92.

Honours Player

Bellaghy Derry Senior Football Championship: 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961

Derry Ulster Senior Football Championship: 1958

Management

Bellaghy All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship: 1972 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship: 1968, 1971 Derry Senior Football Championship: 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972