George Lavery
- May 8, 2024
- 93 years
About George Lavery
George Lavery, 93, Northern Irish Gaelic footballer (Antrim, Down).
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|James George Lavery (April 1931 – 8 May 2024) was a Northern Irish Gaelic footballer and selector. He played at club level with Kilwarlin and at inter-county level with the Down senior football team.
Playing career
Lavery first played Gaelic football at inter-county level with the Antrim senior football team. He made his debut in the Dr Lagan Cup in 1952, but declared for Down the following year. After missing the 1958 Ulster final due to confusion in his travel arrangements, Lavery won his first provincial medal in 1959. It was the first of three successive Ulster SFC titles, while he also claimed consecutive All-Ireland SFC medals in 1960 and 1961. Lavery won five Ulster SFC titles in all, as well as two National League titles. He was also a substitute on the Ulster team that claimed Railway Cup honours in 1956.
Management career
After bringing his inter-county career to an end in 1965, Lavery moved to management and immediately became a selector with the Down senior team. During his tenure with the team, Down won two Ulster SFC titles, a National League title and a third All-Ireland SFC title after beating Kerry in the 1968 All-Ireland final.
Death
Lavery died at a Belfast nursing home on 8 May 2024, at the age of 93.
Honours
Player
- Down
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: 1960, 1961
- Ulster Senior Football Championship: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965
- National Football League: 1959–60, 1961–62
- Ulster
- Railway Cup: 1956
Management
- Down
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Trivia & Knowledge· 5 questions
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1.In which year did George Lavery die?
- A.2011
- B.2024correct
- C.2017
- D.2015
George Lavery died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "p: 1966, 1968 National Football League: 1967–68 == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1931. Archive record: age at death
2.How old was George Lavery when they died?
- A.93correct
- B.82
- C.88
- D.85
George Lavery was 93 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "968 Ulster Senior Football Championship: 1966, 1968 National Football League: 1967–68 == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of bir
3.In which year was George Lavery born?
- A.1931correct
- B.1919
- C.1925
- D.1922
George Lavery was born in 1931.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "d Senior Football Championship: 1968 Ulster Senior Football Championship: 1966, 1968 National Football League: 1967–68 == References == Archive record: year of death
4.In which month did George Lavery die?
- A.July
- B.August
- C.June
- D.Maycorrect
George Lavery died in May.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "nship: 1966, 1968 National Football League: 1967–68 == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1931. Archive record: a
5.On which day of the month did George Lavery die?
- A.10
- B.9
- C.7
- D.8correct
George Lavery died on day 8 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "ionship: 1966, 1968 National Football League: 1967–68 == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1931. Archive record:
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