Dr Seán McCann, from Lurgan but living in Tandragee, spent a lifetime studying and teaching in various schools, colleges and universities in Ireland. He was known as the ‘Voice of Armagh’ having commentated at many matches at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
Armagh GAA paid tribute to Dr McCann who was regarded as the ‘Voice of Armagh’. A statement said: “Armagh GAA are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of on our longest serving volunteers, Sean McCann. "Sean was the “Voice of the Athletic Grounds,” as he, for many years, was in charge of making the stadium announcements on club and county match days.
"We offer our sincerest condolences to his Sean’s wife, Bernie his two sons, John Michael & Martin and his wider family circle.” Two years ago he received the Gradam Gaeilge GAA President’s Award. The prestigious President's Award is presented to 11 volunteers every year for their long-standing commitment and dedication in their respective field within the GAA.
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Derrymacash and St Colman’s College in Newry, he went to university in Dublin where he studied English, Irish, Philosophy and French at University College Dublin in the 70s. He also studied a Master of Social Science at Queen's University, Belfast afte.
