John McDonogh (hurler) explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
John McDonogh
Irish:Seán Mac Donncha
Occupation:Farmer
County:Limerick
Province:Munster
Club:St Patrick's
Clcounty:0
Counties:Limerick
Icposition:Full-back
Icyears:1963-1970
Icapps(Points):9 (0-00)
Icprovince:0
Icallireland:0
Nhl:0
Icupdate:01:36, 23 June 2015
Birth Date:1941
Birth Place:Ballysimon, Limerick, Ireland
Death Date:12 September 2012 (aged 71)
Death Place:Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland

John McDonogh (1941 - 12 September 2012) was an Irish hurler who played as full-back for the Limerick senior team.[1]

Born in Ballysimon, Limerick, McDonogh first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team. He joined the senior panel during the 1963 championship. McDonogh was a regular member of the team over the next few years, however, he ended his career without any major success.

At club level McDonogh hurling and Gaelic football with St. Patrick's.

McDonogh's son, Stephen, also played with Limerick.[2]

Throughout his career McDonogh made 9 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1970 championship.

Honours

Team

Limerick

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Farewell to John McDonogh, a great Limerick gael. 23 September 2012. Limerick Leader. 23 June 2015. Martin. Kiely.
  2. Web site: McDonagh: No margin for error. 6 September 2014. Irish Examiner. 23 June 2015.