Jim Smith (Louth Gaelic footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Irish name | Séamus Mac Gabhann | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Born | James Valentine Smith 13 February 1887 Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
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| Died | 10 November 1951 (aged 64) Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
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| Nickname | Jem | ||
| Occupation | Farmer | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Bettystown Tredaghs |
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| Club titles | |||
| Louth titles | 2 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
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1909
1910-1919 |
Meath Louth |
1 28 |
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| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 2 | ||
| All-Irelands | 2 | ||
James Valentine Smith (born February 13, 1887 – died November 10, 1951) was a famous Irish Gaelic football player. He played for the senior teams of Meath and Louth. His championship career lasted for eleven years, from 1909 to 1919.
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About Jim Smith
James Valentine Smith was born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. His parents were Francis and Margaret Smith. He went to school in his local area. Later, he moved to Julianstown and worked as a farmer.
Club Football Career
Jim Smith started playing club football with the Bettystown club. This club is in Meath. In 1908, he won a junior county championship medal with them.
Later, he moved to the Tredaghs club in Drogheda. With Tredaghs, he won two senior county championship medals. These wins were in 1910 and 1912.
Playing for His County
Jim Smith first played for his county in 1909. He was part of both the junior and senior teams for Meath. After just one season, he moved to play for Louth.
He became the captain of the Louth team. He led them to win two All-Ireland titles. These big wins happened in 1910 and 1912. Jim also won two Leinster medals with Louth. He stopped playing inter-county football after the 1919 championship.
Later Life and Death
Jim Smith passed away on November 10, 1951. He was 64 years old. His death was due to a car accident.
Awards and Achievements
Jim Smith won several important championships during his career.
With Bettystown
- Meath Junior Football Championship (1): 1908
With Tredaghs
- Louth Senior Football Championship (2): 1910, 1912
With Louth
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (2): 1910, 1912 (as captain)
- Leinster Senior Football Championship (2): 1910, 1912 (as captain)
