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John Dorney

1887 – 1956

Irish hurler

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About John Dorney

Lived 1887 – 1956 (aged 69).

John Dorney (8 January 1887 – 15 May 1956) was an Irish hurler who played for Cork Senior Championship club St Finbarr's. He also had a brief career at senior level with the Cork county team, during which he usually lined out at centre-back.

Honours St Finbarr's Cork Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1919, 1922, 1923

Cork Munster Junior Hurling Championship (1): 1912

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Who was John Dorney?

Irish hurler

When was John Dorney born?

John Dorney was born on 8 January 1887.

When did John Dorney die?

John Dorney died on 15 May 1956.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Dorney

· Wikidata: Q80713428

· DBpedia: John Dorney (hurler)

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