Marc Ó Sé facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Marc Ó Sé | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Right corner-back | ||
| Born | 25 April 1980 Tralee, Ireland |
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Occupation | Secondary school teacher | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
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1997–2018
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An Ghaeltacht | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Kerry titles | 2 | ||
| Munster titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
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2002–2016
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Kerry | 88 (1–18) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 10 | ||
| All-Irelands | 5 | ||
| NFL | 3 | ||
| All Stars | 3 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 20:26, 13 October 2016. | |||
Marc Ó Sé (born April 25, 1980) is a famous Irish sportsman. He is best known for playing Gaelic football for the Kerry county team from 2002 to 2016. He also played for his local club, An Ghaeltacht, until 2018. Marc was a strong defender, playing in the back line for Kerry. His older brothers, Darragh and Tomás, were also well-known Kerry players. Marc is also a teacher in Tralee, County Kerry.
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Marc Ó Sé: A Gaelic Football Star
Marc Ó Sé is a legendary player in Gaelic football. He played a key role in many of Kerry's big wins. His career shows how much dedication and skill it takes to be a top athlete in Ireland. He is remembered for his strong defense and smart plays on the field.
Marc's Football Journey
Marc Ó Sé's journey in Gaelic football began in 2002. He quickly became an important player for the Kerry team.
Starting Out: 2002-2005
In 2002, Marc played his first season with Kerry. His uncle, Páidí Ó Sé, was the team's manager. In the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final that year, Kerry lost to Armagh by just one point. It was a tough start for Marc.
In 2003, Kerry reached the All-Ireland semi-final. They faced Tyrone, who played a very defensive style. Kerry lost, which was a big disappointment.
2004 was a busy year for Marc. First, his club team lost the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship. But then, he helped Kerry win the National League. They beat Galway by a single point in an exciting game. Marc showed great defensive skills and played very well. Kerry then won the All-Ireland title, beating Mayo easily. Even though Marc played wonderfully, he did not win an All-Star award that year.
In 2005, Marc continued to play well for Kerry. But they were narrowly beaten by Tyrone again in the All-Ireland final. Many thought Kerry hadn't been tested enough before the final. Marc was again not chosen for an All-Star award, despite his strong performance.
Big Wins: 2006-2009
Kerry bounced back in 2006. They won the National League again, beating Galway. In the Munster Championship, Kerry struggled. They were almost defeated by Waterford and lost to Cork in a replay.
However, Kerry regrouped for the All-Ireland series. They were not expected to win their quarter-final against Armagh. But Kerry played amazingly in the second half, turning a big deficit into a 10-point win. Marc was outstanding and even scored two great points from defense. Kerry then beat Cork in the semi-final. In the final, they gave Mayo an even bigger defeat than in 2004. Kerry won easily, 4-15 to 3-05. Marc finally won his first All-Star award in 2006.
In 2007, Marc won the Munster Championship with Kerry. They reached the All-Ireland final and beat Cork again, 3-13 to 1-9. This was Kerry's 35th All-Ireland title. Marc's excellent play was recognized. He won another All-Star and was named Texaco Footballer of the Year. His brothers Darragh and Tomás also won All-Stars. This was the first time three brothers were chosen for the All-Star team.
In 2008, Marc and Kerry reached the National League and Munster finals, but lost both. They made it to their fifth All-Ireland final in a row, but lost to Tyrone.
In 2009, Marc won the All-Ireland title once more.
Later Career and Retirement: 2010-2016
Marc won his fifth All-Ireland medal in 2014 when Kerry defeated Donegal.
In October 2016, Marc Ó Sé announced he was retiring from playing for the Kerry county team. Over his career, Marc won five All-Ireland titles and 10 Munster titles. He was named Player of the Year in 2007 and received three All-Star awards.
Marc's Stats
Here are Marc Ó Sé's career statistics for Kerry:
| Team | Season | National League | Munster | All-Ireland | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | ||
| Kerry | 2002 | Division 1A | 7 | 0-02 | 3 | 0-00 | 6 | 0-00 | 16 | 0-02 |
| 2003 | 6 | 1-00 | 1 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-01 | 9 | 1-01 | ||
| 2004 | 4 | 0-01 | 4 | 0-00 | 3 | 0-01 | 11 | 0-02 | ||
| 2005 | 4 | 0-01 | 3 | 0-02 | 3 | 0-01 | 10 | 0-04 | ||
| 2006 | 9 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-02 | 17 | 0-02 | ||
| 2007 | 7 | 0-01 | 2 | 0-01 | 3 | 0-00 | 12 | 0-02 | ||
| 2008 | Division 1 | 8 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 5 | 0-00 | 15 | 0-00 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 0-01 | 2 | 0-00 | 6 | 0-00 | 12 | 0-01 | ||
| 2010 | 5 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-01 | 1 | 0-00 | 10 | 0-01 | ||
| 2011 | 5 | 0-00 | 3 | 0-00 | 3 | 0-00 | 11 | 0-00 | ||
| 2012 | 8 | 0-00 | 1 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-01 | 13 | 0-01 | ||
| 2013 | 7 | 0-00 | 3 | 0-02 | 2 | 0-00 | 12 | 0-02 | ||
| 2014 | 5 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-01 | 11 | 0-01 | ||
| 2015 | 0 | 0-00 | 3 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 5 | 0-00 | ||
| 2016 | 7 | 0-03 | 1 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 10 | 1-23 | ||
| Total | 86 | 1-09 | 38 | 0-06 | 50 | 0-07 | 174 | 1-22 | ||
Awards and Achievements
Marc Ó Sé has won many awards and titles during his impressive career:
- Kerry Team Honours
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (5 wins): 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014
- Munster Senior Football Championship (10 wins): 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- National Football League (3 wins): 2004, 2006, 2009
- Munster Minor Football Championship (1 win): 1998
- Individual Awards
- Texaco Footballer of the Year (1 win): 2007
- All-Stars Footballer of the Year (1 win): 2007
- All-Star Awards (3 wins): 2006, 2007, 2011
- In May 2020, a public poll by RTÉ.ie named Marc Ó Sé in the full-back line of a special team. This team included players who had won All-Stars during the time of The Sunday Game TV show. His uncle Páidí and Seamus Moynihan were also on this team.
