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Fohenagh

Hurling, 1940s

John Joe Kirwan

Gave his all for the Fohenagh jersey

Summary

Wore the Fohenagh jersey, possibly while driving the lorry. On the night of the 1947 county camogie final, John Joe Kirwan stepped in to drive Kevin Doherty's turf lorry home with the victorious team and supporters, steering it through Athenry's medieval Arch (A History of Fohenagh)[1].

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In the papers

“On the night of the 1947 county camogie final, John Joe Kirwan drove Kevin Doherty's turf lorry home through Athenry's medieval Arch (A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.146)[1].”

A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.146

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

Career

1947

Played

  • Fohenagh (1947)
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References

References

  1. A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.146

From A History of Fohenagh by Tony O'Gorman

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

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