Jim Byrne (Gaelic footballer)

James Byrne (born 15 April 1890) was an Irish Gaelic football administrator, referee and player who enjoyed a lengthy career as a left corner-back with the Wexford senior team. He joined the team in 1913 and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until 1925.

Jim Byrne
Personal information
Irish name Séamus Ó Broin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Left corner-back
Born 15 April 1890
Ballymurphy, County Carlow, Ireland
Occupation National school teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
Geraldine O'Hanrahan's
Club titles
Wexford titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1913-1925
Wexford
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 7
All-Irelands 4

Kennelly is regarded as one of Wexford's greatest-ever players.[1] He won four consecutive All-Ireland winners' medals and seven Leinster winners' medals. An All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions, Byrne captained the team to the All-Ireland title in 1918.

At club level Byrne enjoyed a lengthy career with Geraldine O'Hanrahan's.

References

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  1. ^ "125 Greatest Wexford Footballers". The Wexford People. 8 January 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Wexford Senior Football Captain
1918
Succeeded by
Achievements
Preceded by All-Ireland Senior Football
winning captain

1918
Succeeded by