Memorial to Timothy ‘Ted’ Downey erected in Glasnevin Cemetery
From left to right – John Fenton (Midleton GAA), Pat Horgan (Vice Chairperson Cork GAA), Mick Seavers (Dublin County Board Chairman), Larry McCarthy (Uachtarán CLG), Marc Sheehan (Chairperson Cork GAA)
A new headstone has been unveiled at Glasnevin Cemetery in memory of Timothy ‘Ted’ Downey. Downey was one of the highest profile Gaelic footballers of his day, having the distinction of winning All-Ireland titles with two different counties. Cork (Midleton) in 1890, and Dublin (CJ Kickhams) in 1897.
The memorial was unveiled at Glasnevin on Tuesday 8th November 2022 by Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy, with the ceremony being attended by representatives of Ballymun Kickhams, John Fenton (Midleton GAA), Mick Seavers (Dublin GAA Chairman), Pat Horgan (Vice-Chairperson Cork GAA), Marc Sheehan (Chairperson Cork GAA).
