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Jack Shalloo

1886 – 1932

Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer

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About Jack Shalloo

Lived 1886 – 1932 (aged 46).

John Shalloo (27 May 1886 – 14 June 1932) was an Irish hurler. At club level he played with O'Callaghan's Mills, and also lined out at inter-county level with the Clare senior hurling team.

Career

Shalloo first played hurling in his local area with the O'Callaghan's Mills club. During a golden age for the club, he was part of the Clare SHC-winning teams in 1904, 1906, 1909, 1910 and 1918. Shalloo's performances at club level quickly earned him a call-up to the Clare senior hurling team. He won a Munster SHC medal in 1914, before later lining out at full-back in Clare's defeat of Laois in the 1914 All-Ireland final.

Death

Shalloo died following a drowning accident at Kilgorey Lake near O'Callaghan's Mills on 14 June 1932, at the age of 46.

Honours

O'Callaghan's Mills Clare Senior Hurling Championship: 1904, 1906, 1909, 1910, 1918

Clare All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1914 Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1914

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Shalloo?

Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer

When was Jack Shalloo born?

Jack Shalloo was born on 27 May 1886.

When did Jack Shalloo die?

Jack Shalloo died on 14 June 1932.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Shalloo

· Wikidata: Q105440547

· DBpedia: Jack Shalloo (hurler)

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