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…..
25. Pádraig Mac Piarais and Ballinscreen play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Pádraig Mac Piarais and Ballinscreen play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
26. Young hurlers from Ballinascreen GACready ready for a game at the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Young hurlers from Ballinascreen GAC ready ready for a game at the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
27. Pádraig Mac Piarais and Ballinscreen play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Pádraig Mac Piarais and Ballinscreen play in the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
28. Young hurlers from Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh ready for action at the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.
Young hurlers from Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh ready for action at the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival held at Pairc Na Magha on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney