George Magan (Gaelic footballer) explained

Code:Football
Sport:Gaelic football
George Magan
Irish:Seoirse Mag Annaidh
Occupation:Garda Síochána
County:Kildare
Province:Leinster
Club:Celbridge
Clcounty:0
Counties:Kildare
Icposition:Right wing-forward
Icyears:1918-1925
Icprovince:1
Icallireland:1
Birth Date:16 July 1894
Birth Place:Allenstown, County Meath, Ireland

George Magan (born 16 July 1894) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-forward for the Kildare senior team.[1]

A noted sportsman of his era, Magan made his first appearance for the team during the 1918 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1925 championship. During that time, he won one All-Ireland medal and one Leinster medal.

At club level Magana played with the Celbridge team.

Notes and References

  1. News: Paul Doyle Memorial unveiled. Kildare website. 26 December 2012.