Shane O'Hanlon


Shane O'Hanlon was an Irish Gaelic footballer, coach and selector.

Career

O'Hanlon played club football with the St [Vincents GAA|St Vincent's] club before later serving the club in a number of coaching and management roles. He was a selector when St Vincent's beat Nemo Rangers to win the All-Ireland Senior [Club Football Championship|All-Ireland Club SFC] title in 2008. O'Hanlon later began a long association with Jim Gavin management teams when Gavin served as Dublin under-21 football team manager. During their tenure in charge, Dublin won All-Ireland [Under-20 Football Championship|All-Ireland U21FC] titles in 2010 and 2012.
Gavin was appointed Dublin [senior football team] manager in 2012, with O'Hanlon joining the management team as a selector and also as logistics manager. He continued in these roles after Gavin was succeeded by Dessie Farrell in 2019. During his decade-long association with the team, Dublin remained undefeated in the Leinster [Senior Football Championship|Leinster SFC] and won eight All-Ireland SFC titles as well as six National [Football League (Ireland)|National Football League]s.

Death

O'Hanlon died suddenly on 10 February 2024.

Honours

;St Vincent's
;Dublin