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John Tierney

b. 1982

Irish Australian rules and Gaelic football player

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About John Tierney

Born 1982. John Tierney is an Irish australian rules football player and gaelic football player.

John Tierney is a Gaelic footballer from Knockbride, Cavan.

Playing career

Gaelic football The Knockbride clubman represented DCU, as well as the Cavan county team at minor, U-21 and senior level in the Dr McKenna Cup, NFL and played left half forward in the Ulster Senior Football Championship final defeat to Tyrone in 2001.

Australian football Tierney represented the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2011 Australian Football International Cup and 2010 European Championships in Australian Football. He also captained the Under-17 Ireland international rules football team on a tour to Australia.

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Important facts

Born
22 August 1982, Cavan
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Australian rules football player, Gaelic football player
Nationality
Ireland
Education
Dublin City University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Tierney?

Irish Australian rules and Gaelic football player

When was John Tierney born?

John Tierney was born on 22 August 1982 in Cavan.

What is John Tierney's occupation?

John Tierney is an australian rules football player and gaelic football player.

What nationality is John Tierney?

John Tierney is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Tierney

· Wikidata: Q6260830

· DBpedia: John Tierney (Gaelic footballer)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Tierney. https://biography.guide/john-tierney/

MLA: "John Tierney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-tierney/.

Chicago: "John Tierney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-tierney/.

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