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John Reidy

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John Reidy
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Riada
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born 8 November 1875
Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland
Died 21 June 1910 (aged 34)
Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland
Occupation Farmer
Club(s)
Years Club
Ballingarry
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
Limerick
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 1
All-Irelands 1

John Reidy (8 November 1875 – 21 June 1910) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Limerick senior team.

Born in Ballingarry, County Limerick, Reidy first played competitive hurling in his youth. He was a regular for the Limerick senior hurling team during a successful period at the end of the 19th century. During his inter-county career he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.[1][2]

At club level Reidy was a stalwart of the Ballingarry team.[citation needed]

In retirement from playing Reidy became involved in the administrative affairs of the Gaelic Athletic Association, having served as president of the Limerick County Board.[citation needed]

Honours

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Limerick

References

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  1. ^ "Limerick GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2012.