About John Joe Nerney
Lived 1922 – 2015 (aged 93). John Joe Nerney was an Irish association football player.
John Joe Nerney (1 April 1922 – 24 June 2015) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a left corner-forward with the Roscommon senior team.
Born in Croghan, County Roscommon, Nerney first played competitive football in his youth. He arrived on the inert-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Roscommon minor team. He subsequently joined the Roscommon senior team. Nerney was a regular on the starting fifteen for over a decade and won one All-Ireland medal and several Connacht medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level Nerney played with Boyle.
In retirement from playing Nerney became involved in team management and coaching. He guided Eastern Harps in Sligo to a championship title in 1975.
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Who was John Joe Nerney?
Irish association football player (1922-2015)
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John Joe Nerney was born on 1 April 1922.
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John Joe Nerney died on 24 June 2015.
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John Joe Nerney was an association football player.
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John Joe Nerney was Irish.
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