James McNaughton (Ruairí Óg Cushendall hurler) explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
James McNaughton
Irish:Séamus Mac Neachtain
Feet:6
Inches:0
Occupation:Farmer
County:Antrim
Province:Ulster
Club:Ruarí Óg Cushendall
Clyears:1980s-2000s
Clcounty:8
Clprovince:7
Counties:Antrim
Icposition:Right wing-back
Icyears:1982-1993
Icprovince:2
Icallireland:0
Nhl:0
Allstars:0
Icupdate:18:30 6 September 2011
Birth Date:1963
Birth Place:Cushendall, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Death Date:17 February 2014 (aged 50)
Death Place:Cushendall, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

James McNaughton (c. 1963 – 17 February 2014) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Antrim senior team.[1]

McNaughton made his first appearance for the team during the 1982 'B' championship and became a regular player over the following decade. During that time he won two Ulster winner's medals.

At club level McNaughton was a seven-time Ulster medalist with Ruarí Óg Cushendall. In addition to this he also won eight county championship winners' medals.

He died in February 2014 at the age of 51.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hurler profile: J McNaughton . https://archive.today/20120730163045/http://www.gaainfo.com/players/hurling/antrim/J%20McNaughton.php . dead . 30 July 2012 . GAA Info . 9 December 2011 .
  2. News: Former Antrim hurler James McNaughton passes away. RTÉ Sport. 18 February 2014. 18 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Death Notice for James McNaughton . PassedAway.com.
  4. Web site: Antrim hurler McNaughton passes away. HoganStand.