About John Reidy
Lived 1877 – 1910 (aged 32–33). John Reidy was a hurler.
John Reidy (8 November 1875 – 21 June 1910) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Limerick senior team.
Born in Ballingarry, County Limerick, Reidy first played competitive hurling in his youth. He was a regular for the Limerick senior hurling team during a successful period at the end of the 19th century. During his inter-county career he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.
At club level Reidy was a stalwart of the Ballingarry team.
In retirement from playing Reidy became involved in the administrative affairs of the Gaelic Athletic Association, having served as president of the Limerick County Board.
Honours
Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897 Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Reidy's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Reidy's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Reidy?
Irish hurler
When was John Reidy born?
John Reidy was born in 1877 in Ballingarry.
When did John Reidy die?
John Reidy died on 21 June 1910.
What was John Reidy's occupation?
John Reidy was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Reidy. https://biography.guide/john-reidy/
MLA: "John Reidy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-reidy/.
Chicago: "John Reidy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-reidy/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC