Mattie Kerrigan

Matthew Kerrigan (born 1943) is an Irish former Gaelic football player and manager who played for club side Summerhill and at inter-county level with the Meath senior football team. He later had several successes as an inter-county manager.

Mattie Kerrigan
Personal information
Irish name Maitiú Ó Ciaragáin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Right corner-forward
Born 1943
Summerhill, County Meath, Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Nickname MK
Club(s)
Years Club
 Summerhill
Club titles
Meath titles 4
Leinster titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1966-1977
 Meath
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 2
All-Irelands 1
NFL 1
All Stars 1

Playing career

Kerrigan had an unconventional beginning to his inter-county career after failing to earn a call-up to the Meath minor football team. He later missed out in the under-21 grade as Meath didn't enter the Leinster Under-21 Championship at the time. Kerrigan first appeared for Meath as a member of the junior team that lost the 1964 All-Ireland home final, before making his senior debut against Louth during the 1966-67 National League. His debut season ended with a victory over Cork in the 1967 All-Ireland final.[1] Kerrigan made a second All-Ireland final appearance in 1970, losing out to Kerry on that occasion, before claiming a National League title in 1975 and ending the season by being selected on the All-Star team.[2][3] He also enjoyed success on the club scene as part of the Summerhill four-in-a-row team from 1974 to 1977. Kerrigan ended his career by winning a Leinster Club Championship title.

Management career

In retirement from playing, Kerrigan's management career included roles with various Meath teams in all grades, including the senior team, and he guided the minors and under 21s to a number of Leinster titles. Kerrigan also had spells in charge of Westmeath and Cavan.[4][5]

Honours

Player
Summerhill
Meath
Awards

Manager
Meath
Leinster

References
  1. "The Men of '67: Mattie Kerrigan". Hogan Stand. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  2. "1970 Leinster football final: one of the great provincial deciders". Hogan Stand. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  3. "Royals saw off Mayo and Kerry along the way". Drogheda Independent. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  4. "Battlers who thrive on hard exchanges". Irish Independent. 5 August 2001. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  5. "Kerrigan's mystery tour". Irish Independent. 14 November 2001. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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