Sean Gunning

Sean Gunning was born and raised in Swatragh and was a member of Michael Davitt’s club. He is currently a member of Watty Graham’s Glen, since he moved away from Swatragh and his children play for the Glen club. He is PRO of Derry County Board, but his real love is coaching. Sean recalls his delight and disappointment at reaching but not winning a county final, he discusses the role of the club in the community, especially while he was growing up, the state of the grounds, the development of facilities, travelling to matches around the North and in the Republic, the impact of the Troubles on GAA in the North, fundraising, the various functions associated with his roles as PRO and coach and the skills he tries to develop in training underage teams.