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Sean McCaffrey

1959 – 2017

Irish footballer

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About Sean McCaffrey

Lived 1959 – 2017 (aged 58). Sean McCaffrey was an Irish association football player and association football coach.

Sean McCaffrey (12 September 1959 – 30 December 2017) was an Irish football manager.

Career He was the first team manager of League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk taking over in January 2012, replacing Ian Foster. He left the club by mutual consent in July 2017.

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.

He died on 30 December 2017 from heart failure

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Important facts

Born
12 September 1959, Monaghan
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 December 2017, Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sean McCaffrey?

Irish footballer (1959-2017)

When was Sean McCaffrey born?

Sean McCaffrey was born on 12 September 1959 in Monaghan.

When did Sean McCaffrey die?

Sean McCaffrey died on 30 December 2017 in Monaghan, Republic of Ireland.

What was Sean McCaffrey's occupation?

Sean McCaffrey was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Sean McCaffrey?

Sean McCaffrey was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sean McCaffrey

· Wikidata: Q7441213

· DBpedia: Sean McCaffrey

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