About Jim Sealy
Lived 1876 – 1949 (aged 72). Jim Sealy was an Irish rugby union player and judge.
James Sealy (19 March 1876 – 4 February 1949) was an Irish rugby union player who won nine caps for Ireland and four for the British Isles. Sealy also represented Ireland in Hockey, and in 1928 was made president of the IRFU.
During his international career, Sealey represented Dublin University at club level and took part in the 1896 British Lions tour to South Africa.
He later worked as a barrister and was appointed King's Counsel, and later as a judge.
Sealy was the son-in-law of Ireland's first president, Douglas Hyde, having married Una Hyde Sealy.
Portrait of Judge Sealy with lawyers and a Garda outside Waterford Courthouse, c. 1944.
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Who was Jim Sealy?
Irish rugby union player (1876–1949)
When was Jim Sealy born?
Jim Sealy was born on 19 March 1876 in Dundrum.
When did Jim Sealy die?
Jim Sealy died on 4 February 1949 in Donnybrook.
What was Jim Sealy's occupation?
Jim Sealy was a rugby union player and judge.
What nationality was Jim Sealy?
Jim Sealy was Irish.
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