Coiste na Mí and GAA supporters throughout the county have been deeply saddened with the news of the passing of Johnny Sullivan of the St Patrick’s club.
Johnny had a hugely successful involvement with Meath football, particularly at under-age level. His term as Chairman of the Minor Board saw a spell of unprecedented success with the All-Ireland Minor victories of 1990 and 1992 and an appearance in the 1993 final as well as the county’s sole All-Ireland success at Under-21 level in 1993.
24-08-1991. Kilcloon/Moynalvey v Seneschalstown/Duleek – Meath MFC Final at Pairc Tailteann, Navan.
Johnny Sullivan, Chairman, Meath Minor Football presenting the MFC Cup to Kilcloon/Moynalvey captain Cathal Sheridan.
Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie
©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454).
Those teams provided the backbone of the teams that went on to win the Sam Maguire Cup in 1996 and 1999.
Johnny was particularly proud to see his sons John, Peter and Cormac represent the county. Cormac was Meath’s goalie in the 1999 success and was also an All-Star…while Peter captained Meath to All-Ireland Minor glory in 1992.
Johnny was an extremely enthusiastic and able selector and his scouting network ensured that few, if any, under-age players in the county were not assessed.
For many years he was one of the driving forces behind the St Patrick’s club while he was also a great supporter of the Inter-Firms League in which the Sullivan-Kearns team was a formidable force.
Coiste na Mí extends it’s Deepest Sympathy to Ann and the Sullivan Family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
The funeral arrangements can be seen here: Johnny Sullivan Funeral Arrangements
By Meath GAA Tue 11th Apr
