About Edward Rooney
Lived 1880 – 1950 (aged 69–70). Edward Rooney was a civil servant and cricketer.
Edward A Rooney (Circa 1880 – Circa 1950) was an Irish first-class cricketer.
Rooney was born at County Meath sometime prior to 1880. A civil servant with the Irish Land Commission, Rooney played his club cricket for the Land Commission associated Merrion, as well as playing for Pembroke. He made a second first-class appearance against Scotland the following year at Dublin. He did not feature for Ireland again. He later rose to the position of Acting Assistant Director in the Land Commission.
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Who was Edward Rooney?
Irish cricketer (1880-1950)
When was Edward Rooney born?
Edward Rooney was born in 1880 in County Meath.
When did Edward Rooney die?
Edward Rooney died in 1950 in Ireland.
What was Edward Rooney's occupation?
Edward Rooney was a civil servant and cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Rooney. https://biography.guide/edward-rooney/
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