James McEntee (Gaelic footballer)

James McEntee is a Gaelic footballer who plays at the back for the Meath county team. His cousin Shane plays ahead of him in midfield for Meath.[1]

James McEntee's uncle Andy is manager of Meath.[1][2]

He is also related to former Meath footballer, Gerry.[2][3] He is also related to Shane, a Fine Gael politician who was a Teachta Dála (TD) from 2005 until his death in 2012.[2] His daughter Helen succeeded him.[2]

References

  1. O'Brien, Kevin (25 March 2019). "'Everyone who knows my dad knows the amount of work and effort he puts into it': Shane McEntee and his father, manager Andy, have helped Meath back into the top flight of the league". The42.ie. It was a special occasion for midfielder McEntee, who had his father on the sideline and cousin James behind him in Meath's defence.
  2. Keane, Paul (30 March 2019). "Family ties drive Meath forward". Irish Examiner. The family name is synonymous with success and another McEntee, James, Shane’s cousin, was man-of-the-match in last weekend's defeat of Fermanagh.
  3. O'Toole, Fintan (8 August 2016). "Meath appoint All-Ireland club winning boss McEntee as their new manager - And he'll be joined in the backroom by his brother Gerry". The42.ie.
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