Eugene McGee (sports administrator)

Eugene McGee (16 November 1941 – 5 May 2019) was an Irish Gaelic footballer, manager, trainer, selector, Gaelic games administrator[1] and journalist,[2] who is best known for his time as manager of the Offaly senior football team.

[4][5][6] McGee was in charge of Ireland when they toured Australia for the 1990 International Rules Series.

[7] He was also in charge for the 1987 International Rules Series and Seán McCague was his assistant manager on both occasions.

[9][10] McGee chaired the Football Review Committee (FRC) during Liam O'Neill's GAA presidency that led to adjustments to the game such as the introduction of a black card.

[6] McGee was interviewed for the documentary Players of the Faithful, which RTÉ One showed less than six months before his death.