John Reidy
Irish hurler
Personal information | |||
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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