About James Leo Farrell
Lived 1903 – 1979 (aged 76). James Leo Farrell was an Irish rugby union player.
James Leo Farrell (7 August 1903 – 24 October 1979) was an Irish rugby player. He was educated at Castleknock College and captained the Castleknock SCT to Leinster Schools Senior Cup success in 1920. He played for Bective Rangers and Ireland (1926–32) and was a member of the British Lions squad on the 1927 British Lions tour to Argentina and the 1930 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia
He had four children with his wife Nora (née Folwell), including the artist Micheal Farrell (1940–2000).
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Who was James Leo Farrell?
Irish rugby union player (1903–1979)
When was James Leo Farrell born?
James Leo Farrell was born on 7 August 1903 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did James Leo Farrell die?
James Leo Farrell died on 24 October 1979 in Cirencester.
What was James Leo Farrell's occupation?
James Leo Farrell was a rugby union player.
What nationality was James Leo Farrell?
James Leo Farrell was Irish.
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