Seán Dempsey is an IrishGaelic footballmanager, coach, selector and former player. He played at minor, under-21 and senior level for the Laois county team. Dempsey later managed Laois at minor, under-21 and senior level and has been involved with the St Joseph's club, as well as several clubs in other counties (e.g. Dublin, Offaly).
Early life
Born to Jack Dempsey (originally from Laois) and Annie Spain (originally from County Offaly), Dempsey is one of seven children: the others are Martin, Michael, P. J., Betty (Moore), Margaret (Farrelly) and Ann (Smith), all of whom have links with the St Joseph's club.[1]
After his minor football career, he graduated to become a member of the Laois under-21 and senior football panels, playing alongside his brothers Martin and Mick for a number of years.[citation needed]
Dempsey was appointed manager of the Laois senior team on the night of 15 September 2008.[2][3] Despite a poor first season, with disciplinary problems surfacing in the panel, Kildare knocking the team out of the Leinster Senior Football Championship and Down knocking the team out of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, Dempsey was unexpectedly retained as manager for one more year.[4][5] After two relatively unsuccessful years in the position, he was relieved of the job in July 2010.[citation needed]
^Foley, Cliona (15 September 2008). "Dempsey named new Laois boss". Irish Independent. Sean Dempsey will be installed as the new Laois senior football manager tonight, writes Cliona Foley.
^"Laois name football and hurling managers". RTÉ. 15 September 2008. Sean Dempsey has been ratified as the new Laois senior football manager at a meeting of the county board.
^"Dempsey given one more year". RTÉ. 5 August 2009. Laois SFC manager Sean Dempsey will remain in charge the of county's football team for one more season pending ratification.