Patrick Doherty (1934 – 9 September 2026) was an Irish sportsman. Born in Ballykinlar, County Down, he played Gaelic football with his local club Ballykinlar and was a member of the Down senior inter-county team from the 1950s until the 1960s. Doherty captained Down to the All-Ireland title in 1961.
Sexual assault allegations and trial of the facts
On 10 May 2024, Doherty was found to have committed the act of sexual assault on eight counts at Downpatrick Crown Court after a trial of the facts. The assaults on four young women took place between 1981 and 1986.
Death
Doherty died on 9 September 2026, at the age of 92.Disgraced All-Ireland football winner found to have committed sex offences against four women dies aged 92Patrick (Paddy Mo) Doherty Funeral Times
Honours
7 Ulster Senior Football Championships (1959 1960 1961 1963 1965 1966 1968) 3 All-Ireland Senior Football Championships (1960 1961 1968) 3 National Football League Division 1s (1960 1962 1968) 3 Down Junior Football Championships (1936 1941 1945) 2 Down Division 1 Football Leagues (1961 1962)
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