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Christy Forde

1904 – 1959

Irish hurler

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About Christy Forde

Lived 1904 – 1959 (aged 54–55). Christy Forde was a hurler.

Christopher "Christy" Forde (21 December 1903 – 20 November 1959) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Dublin and Tipperary senior teams.

Forde made his first appearance for the Dublin team during the 1933 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1940 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal, two Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.

At club level Forde began his career with Lorrha–Dorrha before later playing club hurling in Dublin.

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Born
1904, Lorrha
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christy Forde?

Irish hurler

When was Christy Forde born?

Christy Forde was born in 1904 in Lorrha.

When did Christy Forde die?

Christy Forde died on 20 November 1959.

What was Christy Forde's occupation?

Christy Forde was a hurler.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christy Forde

· Wikidata: Q5113638

· DBpedia: Christy Forde

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