Code: | Hurling |
Sport: | Hurling |
John Reidy | |
Irish: | Seán Ó Riada |
Occupation: | Farmer |
County: | Limerick |
Province: | Munster |
Club: | Ballingarry |
Counties: | Limerick |
Icposition: | Goalkeeper |
Icmunster: | 1 |
Icallireland: | 1 |
Birth Date: | 8 November 1875 |
Birth Place: | Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland |
Death Date: | 21 June 1910 (aged 34) |
Death Place: | Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland |
John Reidy (8 November 1875 – 21 June 1910) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Limerick senior team.
Born in Ballingarry, County Limerick, Reidy first played competitive hurling in his youth. He was a regular for the Limerick senior hurling team during a successful period at the end of the 19th century. During his inter-county career he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.[1] [2]
At club level Reidy was a stalwart of the Ballingarry team.
In retirement from playing Reidy became involved in the administrative affairs of the Gaelic Athletic Association, having served as president of the Limerick County Board.