About Jim Aherne
Lived 1922 – 1988 (aged 65–66). Jim Aherne was an Irish gaelic football player.
James Ahern (17 October 1922 – 19 August 1988) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a left wing-back for the Cork senior team.
Ahern made his first appearance for the team during the 1943 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen over much of the next decade. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and two Munster medals.
At club level Ahern was a multiple county championship medalist with Clonakilty. Ahern died in August 1988 at the age of 65.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Aherne?
Gaelic footballer
When was Jim Aherne born?
Jim Aherne was born in 1922 in Clonakilty.
When did Jim Aherne die?
Jim Aherne died on 19 August 1988.
What was Jim Aherne's occupation?
Jim Aherne was a gaelic football player.
What nationality was Jim Aherne?
Jim Aherne was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Ahern (Gaelic footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Aherne. https://biography.guide/jim-aherne/
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