About James Hanley
Lived 1877 – 1915 (aged 37–38). James Hanley was a hurler.
James "Seán Óg" Hanley (1877 – August 1915) was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Limerick and London Irish senior teams.
Hanley made his first appearance on the inter-county scene for the Limerick team during the 1896 championship and later played with London Irish until the end of the 1903 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.
At club level Hanley was a one-time county club championship medalist with Kilfinane. He also lined out with the Robert Emmett's club in London.
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Who was James Hanley?
Irish hurler (1877–1915)
When was James Hanley born?
James Hanley was born in 1877 in Kilfinane.
When did James Hanley die?
James Hanley died on 1 August 1915 in London.
What was James Hanley's occupation?
James Hanley was a hurler.
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