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Jim Downing

1946 – 2012

Gaelic footballer

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About Jim Downing

Lived 1946 – 2012 (aged 65–66). Jim Downing was an Irish gaelic football player.

James Downing (1946 - 28 April 2012) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.

Born in Urhan, County Cork, Downing first played competitive football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. He made his senior debut during the 1967 championship. Downing was a regular member of the panel for several years and won one Munster medal as a non-playing substitute. He was All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level Downing was a one-time Munster and championship medallist with divisional side Beara. He also won numerous championship medals with Urhan.

Throughout his career Downing made just two championship appearances for Cork. He left the panel after the 1970 championship.

Honours Team

Urhan Cork Intermediate Football Championship (1): 1967 Cork Intermediate Football League (1): 1966 Beara Junior Football Championship (1): 1973 Kelleher Shield (1): 1961

Beara Munster Senior Club Football Championship (1): 1967 Cork Senior Football Championship (1): 1967

Cork Munster Senior Football Championship (1): 1967 (sub) Munster Junior Football Championship (1): 1966 Munster Under-21 Football Championship (1): 1965 Munster Minor Football Championship (1): 1964

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Born
1946, Urhan
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James Downing

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Downing?

Gaelic footballer

When was Jim Downing born?

Jim Downing was born in 1946 in Urhan.

When did Jim Downing die?

Jim Downing died on 28 April 2012.

What was Jim Downing's occupation?

Jim Downing was a gaelic football player.

What nationality was Jim Downing?

Jim Downing was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Downing

· Wikidata: Q6194710

· DBpedia: Jim Downing (Gaelic footballer)

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