About Frankie Byrne
Lived 1924 – 2019 (aged 94–95). Frankie Byrne was a gaelic football player.
Frankie Byrne (May 1924 – 8 February 2019) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-forward for the Meath county team.
Byrne made his senior début during the 1943 championship. He went on to play a key role during a golden age for Meath, and won one All-Ireland medal, three Leinster medals and two National League medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
Honours
Navan Parnells Meath Senior Football Championship (1): 1946
Navan O'Mahonys Meath Senior Football Championship (1): 1953
Meath All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (2): 1949, 1954 Leinster Senior Football Championship (4): 1947, 1949, 1951, 1952 National Football League (2): 1945-46, 1950-51
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frankie Byrne?
Irish Gaelic footballer (1924–2019)
When was Frankie Byrne born?
Frankie Byrne was born in 1924 in Navan.
When did Frankie Byrne die?
Frankie Byrne died on 8 February 2019.
What was Frankie Byrne's occupation?
Frankie Byrne was a gaelic football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frankie Byrne (Gaelic footballer)
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