Sean, a founding member of Na Magha and a former teacher in the city, dedicated most of his life to either playing or coaching hurling and was a proud advocate of the sport to young and old alike, making the festival for Under 11.5s a perfect way to remember a local GAA legend. As always, Journal photographer George Doherty was there so check out some of George’s superb shots from a great day of underage hurling…..
5. Naomh Éanna, Newtownabbey, at the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Naomh Éanna, Newtownabbey, at the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
6. Na Magha and Lavey play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Na Magha and Lavey play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
7. Na Magha and Lavey play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Na Magha and Lavey play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
8. Slaughtneil took park in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival hosted by Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Slaughtneil took park in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival hosted by Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney