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Jackie Hennessy

b. 1940

Irish footballer

Association football player
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About Jackie Hennessy

Born 1940. Jackie Hennessy is an Irish association football player.

Jackie Hennessy was an Irish footballer who played with St. Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne and Derry City during his career. He also earned 5 international call-ups to the Republic of Ireland team, debuting during the 1965-66 League of Ireland season against West Germany. In 1960, he scored twice on his only Republic of Ireland B appearance. In 1962 Hennessy scored Shelbourne's first ever goal in European Competition in the 1962-63 European Cup against Sporting CP.

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Important facts

Born
5 October 1940
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jackie Hennessy?

Irish footballer

When was Jackie Hennessy born?

Jackie Hennessy was born on 5 October 1940.

What is Jackie Hennessy's occupation?

Jackie Hennessy is an association football player.

What nationality is Jackie Hennessy?

Jackie Hennessy is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jackie Hennessy

· Wikidata: Q6116408

· DBpedia: Jackie Hennessy

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