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Andy Scannell | |
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| Born | Andrew Scannell (1905-02-26)26 February 1905 |
| Died | 3 January 1959(1959-01-03) (aged 53) |
| Occupation | National school teacher |
| Employer | Cork County Board |
| Known for | Chairman of the Cork County Board |
Andrew Scannell (26 June 1905 – 3 January 1959) was anIrishGaelic footballer,hurler, team selector andGaelic games administrator.
Scannell began his administrative career as secretary of theFermoy club between 1936 and 1939. He served as club chairman from 1940 to 1945 before being elected chairman of theNorth Cork Board in 1946. AtCounty Board level Scannell served as vice-chairman and chairman at various times between 1947 and 1954. He was later elected to the position of vice-chairman of theMunster Council and served as a delegate toCentral Council.
The trophy awarded to the winners of theCork Senior Football Championship is called the Andy Scannell Cup in his honour.[1]