About Hugh Emerson
Born 1974. Hugh Emerson is an Irish gaelic football player.
Hugh Emerson is a former Gaelic footballer for Laois.
As an 18-year-old, he made his debut for Laois in a win over Meath in 1992. With his "long hair and powerful frame", he was one of the "darlings" of the Laois supporters throughout the 1990s.
He won a Leinster Senior Football Championship medal with Laois in 2003, having been persuaded out of his retirement announced in 2001. He also captained Laois to a Leinster Under 21 Football title in 1994.
He also won two Railway Cup medals with Leinster.
With his club, Portarlington, Emerson won two Laois Senior Football Championship medals in 1995 and 2001.
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Who is Hugh Emerson?
Gaelic footballer
When was Hugh Emerson born?
Hugh Emerson was born in 1974 in County Laois.
What is Hugh Emerson's occupation?
Hugh Emerson is a gaelic football player.
What nationality is Hugh Emerson?
Hugh Emerson is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Emerson. https://biography.guide/hugh-emerson/
MLA: "Hugh Emerson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugh-emerson/.
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