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John Timmons

1936 – 1984

Irish Gaelic footballer

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About John Timmons

Lived 1936 – 1984 (aged 47–48). John Timmons was a gaelic football player.

John Timmons (1936 – 29 June 1984) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played for club sides Annacurra, St Mary's and Seán McDermotts and at inter-county level with the Wicklow and Dublin senior football teams.

Career

Timmons first came to prominence at inter-county level alongside his brother Joe as a player with his adopted Wicklow, however, he was persuaded to join the Dublin] senior team in 1958. He made his first appearance for the team against Meath and ended his debut season with an All-Ireland medal after a defeat of Derry in the final. Timmons won five Leinster Championship medals in total, including one as team captain, while he also collected a second All-Ireland title after the 1963 final defeat of Galway. He also won back-to-back Railway Cup medals with Leinster.

Personal life and death

Although born in Dublin, Timmons spent much of his youth with his maternal grandparents in Annacurra, County Wicklow. He later worked as a haulage contractor with Cement Roadstone. Timmons died suddenly on 29 June 1984 while walking his dog by the Grand Canal.

Honours

Dublin All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: 1958, 1963 Leinster Senior Football Championship: 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965 (c)

Leinster Railway Cup: 1961, 1962

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1936
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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Timmons?

Irish Gaelic footballer

When was John Timmons born?

John Timmons was born in 1936.

When did John Timmons die?

John Timmons died on 29 June 1984.

What was John Timmons's occupation?

John Timmons was a gaelic football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Timmons

· Wikidata: Q107076168

· DBpedia: John Timmons (Gaelic footballer)

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