John Delahunty
Irish hurler
About John Delahunty
Lived 1919 – 1997 (aged 77).
John Delahunty (7 October 1919 – 9 July 1997) was an Irish hurler and politician. At club level he played with Thurles Sarsfields, and also lined out at inter-county level with various Tipperary teams.
Career
Ryan first appeared on the inter-county scene with Tipperary during a two-year stint with the minor team in 1936. He later spent two seasons with the senior team and won Munster SHC and All-Ireland SHC medals in 1945.
Personal life and death
Delahunty was a prominent figure in the business life of Thurles. He spent over 40 years as a member of the Urban Council and had several terms as chairman. He died after a period of illness on 9 July 1997, at the age of 77.
Honours
Tipperary All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1945 Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1945
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Delahunty?
Irish hurler (1922–1997)
When was John Delahunty born?
John Delahunty was born on 7 October 1919.
When did John Delahunty die?
John Delahunty died on 9 July 1997.
Sources & further reading
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MLA: "John Delahunty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-delahunty/.
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