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…..
9. Naomh Éanna, Newtownabbey and Tír na n"g CLG, Randalstown, play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Naomh Éanna, Newtownabbey and Tír na nOg CLG, Randalstown, play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
10. Lavey and Carraig Dubh, Blackrock, play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Lavey and Carraig Dubh, Blackrock, play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
11. Ballinascreen took park in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival hosted by Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Ballinascreen took park in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival hosted by Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
12. Lavey and Carraig Dubh, Blackrock, play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Lavey and Carraig Dubh, Blackrock, play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney