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Christy Keogh

1943 – 2002

Irish hurler

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About Christy Keogh

Lived 1943 – 2002 (aged 59). Christy Keogh was an Irish hurler.

Christy Keogh (29 June 1943 – 19 July 2002) was an Irish hurler who played as a left corner-forward at senior level for the Wexford county team.

Born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Keogh arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-eight when he first linked up with the Wexford senior team. He made his debut in the 1971 championship. Keogh went on to play a key part for the rest of the decade, and won two Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.

Keogh represented the Leinster inter-provincial team at various times throughout his career, winning one Railway Cup medals in 1974. At club level he played with Rapparees and Shamrocks.

Throughout his career, Keogh made 23 championship appearances for Wexford. His retirement came following Wexford's defeat by Kilkenny in the 1979 championship.

In retirement from playing Keogh became involved in coaching and team management. He served as manager of the Wexford senior hurling team on three separate occasions.

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GAA GPA Hurling All Star

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christy Keogh?

Irish hurler

When was Christy Keogh born?

Christy Keogh was born on 29 June 1943 in Enniscorthy.

When did Christy Keogh die?

Christy Keogh died on 19 July 2002.

What was Christy Keogh's occupation?

Christy Keogh was a hurler.

What nationality was Christy Keogh?

Christy Keogh was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christy Keogh

· Wikidata: Q5113649

· DBpedia: Christy Keogh

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