John Egan (Gaelic footballer)

John Egan
Plaque in Sneem
Personal information
Irish name Seán Mac Aogáin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Left corner-forward
Born (1952-06-13)13 June 1952
Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland
Died 8 April 2012(2012-04-08) (aged 59)
Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Occupation Garda Síochána
Club(s)
Years Club
1970s–1980s
Sneem
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1975–1984
Kerry 41 (14–59)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 9
All-Irelands 6
NFL 4
All Stars 5
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John Egan (13 June 1952 – 8 April 2012) was an Irish sportsperson.[1]

Egan was born in Tahilla (near Sneem), County Kerry. He played Gaelic football with his local club Sneem, his divisional side South Kerry and at senior level with the Kerry county team between 1975 and 1984.[2]

  1. ^ Moran, Seán. "Kerry great John Egan passes away". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Quiet hero played game like his life". Irish Independent. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.