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John Reidy

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Irish name
  
Sean O Riada

Position
  
Goalkeeper

Years
  
Club

Sport
  
Hurling

Occupation
  
Farmer

Name
  
John Reidy

Died
  
August 1910 (aged 33) Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland

John Reidy (1877 – August 1910) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Limerick senior team.

Born in Ballingarry, County Limerick, Reidy first excelled at 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.

Player

Limerick
  • All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897
  • Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897
  • References

    John Reidy Wikipedia