Brendan Sloan
- March 24, 2016
- 67 years
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Brendan Sloan, 67, Northern Irish Gaelic football player (Down).
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|Brendan Sloan (1948 – 24 March 2016) was a Northern Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right corner-back for the Down senior team.
Born in Atticall, County Down, Sloan first played competitive Gaelic football in his youth. He became involved with the Atticall club at juvenile levels before eventually enjoying a lengthy career at senior level.
Sloan made his debut on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Down minor team in 1966. An All-Ireland runner-up in this grade, he subsequently joined the Down under-21 team. Sloan made his senior début during the 1967 championship. He went on to play a key role during a successful era, and won one All-Ireland medal, three Ulster medals and one National League medal.
Throughout his inter-county career Sloan made 32 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 1978 championship.
Playing career
Inter-county
Sloan first played for Down as a member of the minor team in 1966. He won an Ulster medal that year following a 1–12 to 1–9 defeat of reigning All-Ireland champions Derry. On 25 September 1966, Down faced Mayo in the All-Ireland final. A goal by J. J. Timoney after 21 minutes gave Mayo a boost and they eventually secured a 1–12 to 1–8 defeat of Down.
On 11 June 1967, Sloan made his senior championship début in a 3–9 to 1-10 Ulster quarter-final defeat of Derry.
Sloan enjoyed his first senior success in 1968. A 2–14 to 2–11 defeat of Kildare gave him a National Football League medal. Later that year, he won his first Ulster medal as Down defeated reigning champions Cavan by 0–16 to 1–8. On 22 September 1968, Down faced Kerry in the All-Ireland final. Seán O'Neill got the inside of his boot to a rebounding ball for a Down goal after just 6 minutes. John Murphy struck for another following confusion in the Kerry goalmouth. Brendan Lynch's goal from a close-in free in the 59th minute came too late as Down secured a 2–12 to 1–13 victory and an All-Ireland medal for Sloan.
In 1971 Sloan won a second Ulster medal following a 4–15 to 4–11 defeat of Derry.
Sloan added a Dr McKenna Cup medal to his collection in 1972 following a 2–13 to 1–6 defeat of Derry.[citation needed]
After losing three successive Ulster finals between 1973 and 1975, Down experienced a resurgence in 1978 as Sloan was in the twilight of his career. A 2–19 to 2–12 defeat of Cavan gave him a third and final Ulster medal. He retired from inter-county football shortly after this victory.[citation needed]
Honours
- Down
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1): 1968
- Ulster Senior Football Championship (3): 1968, 1971, 1978
- National Football League (1): 1967-68
- Dr McKenna Cup (1): 1972
- Ulster Minor Football Championship (1): 1966
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Brendan Sloan's archived record and the sources above.
1.In what county was Brendan Sloan born?
- A.County Antrim
- B.County Derry
- C.County Armagh
- D.County Downcorrect
Brendan Sloan was born in Atticall, which is located in County Down.
Source: early life section
2.What position did Brendan Sloan play for the Down senior team?
- A.Midfielder
- B.Goalkeeper
- C.Right corner-backcorrect
- D.Full-forward
Brendan Sloan played as a right corner-back for the Down senior team.
Source: introduction
3.In what year did Brendan Sloan make his debut for the Down minor team?
- A.1964
- B.1966correct
- C.1965
- D.1967
Brendan Sloan first played for Down as a member of the minor team in 1966.
Source: inter-county career section
4.Brendan Sloan retired from inter-county football following which championship year?
- A.1975
- B.1980
- C.1976
- D.1978correct
Brendan Sloan retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 1978 championship.
Source: introduction
5.Which team did Brendan Sloan and Down defeat to win the 1968 National Football League?
- A.Kerry
- B.Cavan
- C.Kildarecorrect
- D.Derry
A 2–14 to 2–11 defeat of Kildare in 1968 gave Brendan Sloan a National Football League medal.
Source: inter-county playing career
6.How many Ulster medals did Brendan Sloan win during his career?
- A.Threecorrect
- B.One
- C.Two
- D.Four
Brendan Sloan won three Ulster medals throughout his senior inter-county career.
Source: introduction
7.On what date did Brendan Sloan pass away?
- A.24 March 2016correct
- B.10 January 2015
- C.5 December 2017
- D.15 April 2016
The biography states that Brendan Sloan lived from 1948 until 24 March 2016.
Source: introduction
8.What was the score in the 1968 All-Ireland final against Kerry?
- A.1–12 to 1–9
- B.2–14 to 2–11
- C.2–12 to 1–13correct
- D.4–15 to 4–11
Down secured a 2–12 to 1–13 victory against Kerry in the 1968 All-Ireland final.
Source: inter-county playing career
9.What was the result of the 1966 All-Ireland minor final for Brendan Sloan?
- A.He was a runner-upcorrect
- B.He was a semi-finalist
- C.He won the championship
- D.The match was a draw
Brendan Sloan was an All-Ireland runner-up in the minor grade after Mayo defeated Down.
Source: introduction
10.Which competition did Brendan Sloan win in 1972 after defeating Derry?
- A.All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
- B.Ulster Senior Football Championship
- C.Dr McKenna Cupcorrect
- D.National Football League
Brendan Sloan added a Dr McKenna Cup medal to his collection in 1972 following a 2–13 to 1–6 defeat of Derry.
Source: inter-county playing career
11.Who scored a goal for Down in the 6th minute of the 1968 All-Ireland final?
- A.Brendan Lynch
- B.J. J. Timoney
- C.John Murphy
- D.Seán O'Neillcorrect
Seán O'Neill got the inside of his boot to a rebounding ball for a Down goal after just 6 minutes.
Source: inter-county playing career
12.How many championship appearances did Brendan Sloan make in his inter-county career?
- A.30
- B.28
- C.32correct
- D.35
Throughout his inter-county career Brendan Sloan made 32 championship appearances.
Source: introduction
13.Against which team did Brendan Sloan make his senior championship debut?
- A.Cavan
- B.Mayo
- C.Derrycorrect
- D.Kildare
On 11 June 1967, Brendan Sloan made his senior championship début against Derry.
Source: inter-county playing career
14.In what year did Brendan Sloan win his second Ulster Senior Football Championship medal?
- A.1970
- B.1972
- C.1971correct
- D.1968
In 1971 Brendan Sloan won a second Ulster medal following a 4–15 to 4–11 defeat of Derry.
Source: inter-county playing career
15.Which player scored a goal for Kerry in the 1968 All-Ireland final?
- A.J. J. Timoney
- B.Brendan Lynchcorrect
- C.Seán O'Neill
- D.John Murphy
Brendan Lynch's goal for Kerry in the 59th minute came too late to prevent a Down victory.
Source: inter-county playing career
16.What is the total number of All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals Brendan Sloan won?
- A.3
- B.1correct
- C.2
- D.0
Brendan Sloan won exactly one All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal during his senior career.
Source: honours section
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