William Gunning (Gaelic footballer) explained

William Gunning
Irish:Liam Ó Conaing
Occupation:Grocer
Sport:Gaelic football
Code:Football
County:Limerick
Province:Munster
Club:Commercials
Clcounty:3
Counties:Limerick
Icyears:1887-1889
Icallireland:1
Birth Place:Limerick, Ireland
Death Place:Limerick, Ireland
Birth Date:1864
Death Date:16 November 1895 (aged 30)

William Gunning (1864 - 16 November 1895) was an Irish Gaelic footballer. His championship career with the Limerick senior team lasted three seasons from 1887 until 1889.[1]

Gunning first played competitive Gaelic football with the Commercials club, winning three successive county senior championship medals between 1887 and 1889.

Gunning made his inter-county debut during the 1887 championship when the Commercials club represented Limerick in the inaugural championship. He won his sole All-Ireland medal that year as Limerick defeated Louth in the final.

Gunning died from typhoid fever on 16 November 1895.

Honours

Commercials
Limerick

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Limerick Commercials. 30 April 2017. Finbarr Connolly website. 4 August 2017.