John McDonogh (hurler) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Seán Mac Donncha | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Full-back | ||
| Born | 1941 Ballysimon, Limerick, Ireland |
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| Died | 12 September 2012 (aged 71) Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland |
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| Occupation | Farmer | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| St Patrick's | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Limerick titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
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1963-1970
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Limerick | 9 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 01:36, 23 June 2015. | |||
John McDonogh (born 1941, died 2012) was a famous Irish hurler. He played as a full-back for the Limerick senior team. A full-back is a key defensive player in hurling.
John was born in Ballysimon, Limerick. He started playing hurling at a young age. He first joined the Limerick minor team when he was just sixteen years old.
Playing for Limerick
John McDonogh joined the senior Limerick team in the 1963 championship. He was a regular player for Limerick over the next few years. He played in 9 championship games during his career.
His time playing for Limerick ended after the 1970 championship. Even though he played for many years, he did not win any major titles with the senior team.
Club and Family Life
John also played hurling and Gaelic football for his local club, St. Patrick's. He was a farmer by profession.
Interestingly, John McDonogh's son, Stephen, also played hurling for Limerick. This shows that the love for the sport ran in their family!
Achievements and Awards
Even without major senior team wins, John McDonogh had some important achievements earlier in his career.
Minor Hurling Success
- All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1958
- Munster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1958
These wins show that John was a very talented player from a young age. The Minor Hurling Championship is for players under 18 years old.
