Matthew Gilsenan (28 October 1915 – 6 April 2013) was an Irish Gaelic footballer and selector who played as a left wing-forward at senior level for the Meath county team.

Gilsenan made his first appearance for the team during the 1935 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1946 championship. During that time he won two Leinster medals. Gilsenan was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level Gilsenan was a county football championship medalist with moynalty GFC.

In retirement from playing Gilsenan became involved in coaching and team management. He served as a selector at various times between 1939 and 1970, a period which saw Meath win three All-Ireland titles and eleven Leinster titles.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "The late Matt Gilsenan". Hogan Stand website. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Matt Gilsenan passes away". Meath Herald. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Obituaries 13-04-2013". Meath Chronicle. 13 April 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
 Meath Senior Football Captain
1939–1940 		Succeeded by
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