Paddy Gantley Explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
Paddy Gantly
Irish:Pádraig Mag Sheanlaoich
County:Galway
Province:Connacht
Club:Ardrahan
Clposition:Midfield
Counties:Galway
Icposition:Midfield
Icyears:1945-1949
Icprovince:0
Icallireland:0
Birth Place:Ardrahan, County Galway

Fr. Paddy Gantly (1919–2002) was an Irish sportsperson and priest.[1] He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Ardrahan in Galway and St Finbarr's in Cork. Gantly also played at senior level for the Galway county team from 1945 until 1949. He is regarded as one of Galway’s greatest-ever players.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Connacht Railway Cup team, 1947 . advertiser.ie . 14 February 2024.