About John Killeen
Lived 1920 – 2005 (aged 84–85). John Killeen was an Irish hurler.
John Killeen (1920 – June 2005) was an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Galway senior team.
Playing career Killeen made his first appearance for the team during the 1944 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement a decade later after the 1954 championship. During that time he won a National Hurling League winners' medal.
At club level Duffy began his club career with Tynagh in Galway before later winning two county club championship medals with Clonad in Laois.
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Who was John Killeen?
Irish hurler
When was John Killeen born?
John Killeen was born in 1920 in Tynagh.
When did John Killeen die?
John Killeen died on 1 July 2005.
What was John Killeen's occupation?
John Killeen was a hurler.
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John Killeen was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Killeen. https://biography.guide/john-killeen/
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