John Reidy

Irish hurler
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroIrish hurler
PlacesIreland
wasAthlete Hurler
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth1877, Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland
Death21 June 1910 (aged 33 years)
Sports Teams
Limerick Senior Hurling Team
The details

Biography

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.

At club level Reidy was a stalwart of the Ballingarry team.

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.

Honours

Limerick
  • All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897
  • Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897
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