James George Lavery (April 1931 – 8 May 2024) was a Northern Irish Gaelic footballer and selector.
He made his debut in the Dr Lagan Cup in 1952, but declared for Down the following year.
[3] After missing the 1958 Ulster final due to confusion in his travel arrangements, Lavery won his first provincial medal in 1959.
He was also a substitute on the Ulster team that claimed Railway Cup honours in 1956.
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.