John Reidy

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.[1][2]

At club level Reidy was a stalwart of the Ballingarry team.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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)
  • 1 J. Reidy
  • 2 J. Flood
  • 3 P. Buskin
  • 4 J. Finn
  • 5 J Hanley
  • 6 J. Hynes
  • 7 P. O’Brien
  • 8 M. Downes
  • 9 D. Grimes (c)
  • 10 P. Butler
  • 11 J. Condon
  • 12 M. Flynn
  • 13 T. Brazill
  • 14 J. Cathrell
  • 15 P. Flynn
  • 16 P. Mulcahy
  • 17 M. Finn