About Jim Donegan
Born 1917. Jim Donegan is a hurler.
James John Donegan (born 30 January 1917) is an Irish former hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Dublin and Kilkenny senior teams.
Born in Kilkenny, Donegan first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Dublin senior team, making his debut in the 1942 championship. He later joined the Kilkenny senior team. During his career he won one All-Ireland medal and four Leinster medals.
Donegan also represented the Leinster inter-provincial team, however, he never won a Railway Cup medal. At club level he won one championship medal with Tullaroan.
Honours
Team
Tullaroan Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1948
Dublin Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1942, 1944
Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1947 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1946 1947
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Who is Jim Donegan?
Irish hurler
When was Jim Donegan born?
Jim Donegan was born in 1917 in Kilkenny.
What is Jim Donegan's occupation?
Jim Donegan is a hurler.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Donegan. https://biography.guide/jim-donegan/
MLA: "Jim Donegan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-donegan/.
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