Hurling, 1950s–1960s
John Sweeney
Senior hurler for Galway, and a Fohenagh champion in 1960
Summary
John Sweeney was in the front row of the 1960 Fohenagh side that won back-to-back Galway senior hurling titles (Galway City Tribune, 29 January 2021, p.68)[1]. The Connacht Tribune of 26 November 1960 wrote that Tim, John and Jim Sweeney were brothers, all senior county hurlers[1]. A History of Fohenagh prints J. Sweeney twice on the 1960 champions photograph, and John Sweeney is one of the two[2].
Pictures and clippings
- A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.150
A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.150
- "Constant Menace": 1960 county final report, Fohenagh 4-9 Castlegar 2-7
Shared by a club member, Tuam Herald, 3 Sep 1960
- Connacht Tribune, 16 Sep 1961
Connacht Tribune, 16 Sep 1961
- Connacht Tribune, 10 Sep 1999
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 10 Sep 1999
In the papers
“Front row: T. Glynn, F. Glynn, M. Glynn, J. Sweeney, A. O'Gorman (captain), J. Moclair, G. Lally, J. Sweeney, A. Glynn, P. J. Lally[2].”
About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.
“Illustrated Connacht Tribune cutting from the 1961 county final week[3].”
Career
1956
1960
Played
- Fohenagh senior champions (1960)
- Galway Senior Hurling Championship final (1960)
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Original documents
Original documents
Fohenagh senior champions (1960)
Galway Senior Hurling Championship final (1960)
Played alongside
Played alongside
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References
References
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.
Shared by a club member, Tuam Herald, 3 Sep 1960 Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives
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