DOWN GAA have announced the passing of Seamus McCartan, a hero of the county’s Ulster junior title-winning team of 1947.
Glenn man McCartan established a line of footballing heritage, something of true sentimental value to him, with three of his sons having donned the red and black, including 1977 All-Ireland winning MFC captain John.
Seamus claimed an Ulster title in that ‘47 campaign, scoring three goals in the final, before they lost out to Meath in the All-Ireland semi-final.
He is survived by his wife, Leila; brother, Gervase; children – Jim, John, Brenda, Michael and Karen; and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
May he rest in peace.