Eddie Byrne (hurler)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Éamonn Ó Broin | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Midfield | ||
| Born |
1905 Kilkenny, Ireland | ||
| Died |
1944 Kilkenny, Ireland | ||
| Nickname | Ned | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
Dicksboro Young Irelands | |||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
1929-1930 1931-1938 |
Dublin Kilkenny | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 5 | ||
| All-Irelands | 3 | ||
| NHL | 2 | ||
Edward "Eddie" Byrne (1905-1944) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Dublin and Kilkenny senior teams.[1]
Byrne made his first appearance for the Dublin team during the 1929 championship and became a regular player on the inter-county scene over the next decade. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medal.[2][3]
Byrne enjoyed a lengthy club career with Dicksboro and Young Irelands.
His brother, Podge Byrne, also played hurling with Kilkenny.
References
- ^ "Podge and Eddie Byrne". Dicksboro GAA website. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "County profile: Kilkenny". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ "County profile: Dublin". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
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