Sean Sheehy (29 November 1951 – 28 July 2025) was an Irish soccer player who played during the 1970s.
Sheehy played for Dundalk before transferring to Preston North End in August 1972.http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1972/0801/Pg003.html#Ar00304:3AA4533C84682163B42A93EF2A46082CB619
In October 1974 he signed for Bohemianshttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1974/1016/Pg003.html#Ar00313 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 Jimmy McGeough as Thurles Town manager in January 1978,http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1978/0131/Pg003.html#Ar00314:5C06025CA6185C96025D46175D46025EC6185C35CC6365FC5F36025FD6175FB60261661861260261D61761D60263661860D69263F6A7 but resigned in March.
Sheehy was capped by the Republic of Ireland twice at U23 level, four times at youth level and three times as an amateur.
Sheehy died on 28 July 2025, at the age of 73.
Honours Bohemians League of Ireland: 1974–75 League of Ireland Cup: 1975
Dundalk League of Ireland: 1975–76
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