About Jim Byrne
Born 1891. Jim Byrne was a gaelic football player.
James Byrne (born 15 April 1890) was an Irish Gaelic football administrator, referee and player who had a lengthy career as a left corner-back with the Wexford senior team. He joined the team in 1913 and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until 1925.
Kennelly is regarded as one of Wexford's greatest-ever players. He won four consecutive All-Ireland SFC winners' medals and seven Leinster SFC winners' medals. An All-Ireland SFC runner-up on two occasions, Byrne captained the team to the 1918 All-Ireland SFC title.
At club level Byrne had a lengthy career with Geraldine O'Hanrahan's.
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Who was Jim Byrne?
Gaelic football player
When was Jim Byrne born?
Jim Byrne was born in 1891 in Ballymurphy.
What was Jim Byrne's occupation?
Jim Byrne was a gaelic football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Byrne (Gaelic footballer)
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