About Eddie Byrne
Lived 1905 – 1944 (aged 39). Eddie Byrne was a hurler.
Edward "Eddie" Byrne (29 October 1905 – 29 October 1944) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Dublin and Kilkenny senior teams.
Byrne made his first appearance for the Dublin team during the 1929 championship and became a regular player on the inter-county scene over the next decade. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medal.
Byrne enjoyed a lengthy club career with Dicksboro and Young Irelands.
His brother, Podge Byrne, also played hurling with Kilkenny.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Byrne?
Irish hurler
When was Eddie Byrne born?
Eddie Byrne was born on 29 October 1905 in Kilkenny.
When did Eddie Byrne die?
Eddie Byrne died on 29 October 1944 in Kilkenny.
What was Eddie Byrne's occupation?
Eddie Byrne was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Byrne (hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Byrne. https://biography.guide/eddie-byrne/
MLA: "Eddie Byrne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-byrne/.
Chicago: "Eddie Byrne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-byrne/.
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