John McDonogh (hurler)

John McDonogh (1941 - 12 September 2012) was an Irish hurler who played as full-back for the Limerick senior team.[1]

John McDonogh
Personal information
Irish name Seán Mac Donncha
Sport Hurling
Position Full-back
Born 1941
Ballysimon, Limerick, Ireland
Died 12 September 2012 (aged 71)
Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
Occupation Farmer
Club(s)
Years Club
St Patrick's
Club titles
Limerick titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1963-1970
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.

Born in Ballysimon, Limerick, McDonogh first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team. He joined the senior panel during the 1963 championship. McDonogh was a regular member of the team over the next few years, however, he ended his career without any major success.[citation needed]

At club level McDonogh hurling and Gaelic football with St. Patrick's.[citation needed]

McDonogh's son, Stephen, also played with Limerick.[2]

Throughout his career McDonogh made 9 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1970 championship.[citation needed]

Honours

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Team

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Limerick

References

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  1. ^ Kiely, Martin (23 September 2012). "Farewell to John McDonogh, a great Limerick gael". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  2. ^ "McDonagh: No margin for error". Irish Examiner. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.