About John Dowling
Lived 1930 – 1998 (aged 67–68). John Dowling was an Irish gaelic football player.
John Dowling (1930–1998) was an Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football for his local Kerins O'Rahilly's club and at senior level for the Kerry county team between 1954 and 1961. Dowling captained Kerry to the All-Ireland SFC title in 1955. He won Munster and All-Ireland Junior Medals with Kerry in 1949. He also won a Munster Minor Championship medal in 1948.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Dowling?
Irish Gaelic footballer
When was John Dowling born?
John Dowling was born in 1930 in Tralee.
When did John Dowling die?
John Dowling died in 1998.
What was John Dowling's occupation?
John Dowling was a gaelic football player.
What nationality was John Dowling?
John Dowling was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Dowling (Gaelic footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dowling. https://biography.guide/john-dowling-gaelic-football-player/
MLA: "John Dowling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dowling-gaelic-football-player/.
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