Fair play to Roscommon.

[Rossfan]

Donie Shine Snr has passed away.
R.I.P.
Been unwell for a while.

[Syferus]

Donie Shine Snr has passed away.
R.I.P.
Been unwell for a while.

+1

Manager of those great Clann teams of the 80s and 90s. Gave a lot to the cause throughout his life.

[AZOffaly]

He managed Clann in an All Ireland semi against Ferbane in 1986 when my Dad was managing Ferbane. A great Roscommon man. RIP.

[Cunny Funt]

Some nice tributes in here http://www.shannonside.ie/sport/roscommon-sport/tributes-paid-late-donie-shine/ a sample of the passion he had for game is probably heard in that last audio piece.

RIP

[Avondhu star]

Very sorry to hear that news. A great Ross man.

[Lar Naparka]

Sorry to hear about his passing. He was a fine footballer, well respected by his opponents as well as his colleagues. Ross had a fine team when Donie was in his prime, including the Feeley twins, Aidan Brady and Gerry O'Malley. Any one of them would find a place on any team in the land. Dunno much about his managerial career but he frightened the hell outa me many a time when he had the ball in his hands and was heading towards the Mayo goal.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

[Tatler Jack]

Sorry to hear about his passing. He was a fine footballer, well respected by his opponents as well as his colleagues. Ross had a fine team when Donie was in his prime, including the Feeley twins, Aidan Brady and Gerry O'Malley. Any one of them would find a place on any team in the land. Dunno much about his managerial career but he frightened the hell outa me many a time when he had the ball in his hands and was heading towards the Mayo goal.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

I think you are mixing Donie up with PJ Lar. Donie played county in early 70's - think I played U21 against Clan in 1972 and he was playing.  Anyway condolences to his family and Clan. He was a passionate Clan man and a salt of the earth Rossie.

[Rossfan]

Donie wouldn't have been old enough to play with O'Malley or Brady.
I'd say he's in the mid 60s so playing early 70s would be about right.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Condolences to our neighbours.

[seafoid]

That Clann team was very unlucky. It was great to see Brigids do the business.
Ceol na n-aingil go gcloisfidh sé. 

[GaillimhIarthair]

Ar deis De go raibh a anam dilis

[seafoid]

1988 all Ireland club final

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCzkESJTRuE

1990

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cpwkN-gut4

The old scoreboard could only show county names .

I think that people who keep things going when the county isn't doing well are especially important. They are the ones who build the foundations of the success of the future.