Sean Sheehy (born 1952) was an Irish

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player during the 1970s. He played for

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before transferring to

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in August 1972. In October 1974 he signed for

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and scored the goal that won the 1974–75 League title for Bohemians. He signed for League newcomers Thurles Town in September 1977. He replaced

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as Thurles Town manager in January 1978, but resigned in Marchhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1978/0323/Pg003.html#Ar00310:26B46929247C29050E2BF5202E454E315560 Sheehy was capped by the

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twice at U23 level, four times at youth level and three times as an amateur.

Honours

Bohemians *

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: 1974–75 *

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: 1975 Dundalk * League of Ireland: 1975–76

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sheehy, Sean Living people 1952 births Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Men's association football wingers Republic of Ireland men's under-23 international footballers League of Ireland players Scottish Football League players Dundee United F.C. players Dundalk F.C. players Bohemian F.C. players Shelbourne F.C. players Republic of Ireland association football managers League of Ireland managers 20th-century Irish sportsmen