About John Mackey
Lived 1914 – 1989 (aged 74–75). John Mackey was a hurler.
John Mackey (28 August 1913 – 3 May 1989) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-forward at senior level for the Limerick county team.
Mackey is regarded as one of Limerick's all-time greatest players. He made his first appearance for the team as a substitute during the 1932 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1948 championship. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, five Munster medals and five National League medals. He ended up as an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.
At club level Mackey won a record-equaling fifteen county hurling championship and five county football championship medals with Ahane.
Mackey hailed from a hurling 'dynasty'. His father, John "Tyler" Mackey, was a former Limerick captain while his brothers, Mick and Paddy, also claimed All-Ireland honours.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mackey?
Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer
When was John Mackey born?
John Mackey was born in 1914 in Castleconnell.
When did John Mackey die?
John Mackey died on 3 May 1989.
What was John Mackey's occupation?
John Mackey was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Mackey (hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Mackey. https://biography.guide/john-mackey-hurler-1914/
MLA: "John Mackey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mackey-hurler-1914/.
Chicago: "John Mackey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mackey-hurler-1914/.
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