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Alan Doherty
Full nameAlan Edward Doherty
Date of birth (1945-07-31) 31 July 1945 (age 79)
Place of birthEnniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Republic Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974 Ireland 1 (0)

Alan Edward Doherty (born 31 July 1945) is an Irish former rugby union international.

Doherty, a native of Enniscorthy, was versed in rugby while at Kilkenny College, while also playing field hockey at schoolboy international level. He was a centre and made his senior debut for Enniscorthy RFC aged 17.

Early in his career, Doherty was based in England, where he competed for Bedford and London Irish, before returning to Ireland in 1970. He played in Ireland for Old Wesley, a side captained by his brother David.

Doherty appeared for Ireland in a centenary celebration match against a President's XV at Lansdowne Road in 1974, for which caps were awarded. He is believed to be the first person from Enniscorthy to be capped for Ireland.

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References

  1. "Rugby great back for unfinished business". Irish Independent. 26 January 2006.
  2. "Enniscorthy player may be Capped for Ireland". New Ross Standard. 18 October 1969.
  3. Comerford, Patrick (22 September 1972). "Enniscorthy lad for Old Wesley". New Ross Standard.
  4. "First Cap For Alan Doherty". New Ross Standard. 13 September 1974.

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