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Irish hurler

John Reidy
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Riada
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born 8 November 1875
Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland
Died 21 June 1910 (aged 34)
Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland
Occupation Farmer
Club(s)
Years Club
Ballingarry
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
Limerick
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 1
All-Irelands 1

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.

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.

Honours

Limerick

References

  1. "Limerick GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  2. "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
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Limerick – 1897 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (1st title)
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