About Matthew Folan
Born 1942. Matthew Folan is an athlete and judoka.
Matthew “Matt” Folan (born 25 May 1942) is an Irish judoka, sports administrator, and businessman.
From 1959 to 1969, Folan worked as a radio officer with the Greek Merchant Navy. After returning to Ireland, he represented Ireland in the men's heavyweight and open weight events at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. The International Judo Federation lists him as placing fifth at the 1973 World Judo Championships in Lausanne. Olympedia also describes him as a businessman, owner of Gemini International Ltd, and president of Irish Mensa.
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Irish judoka
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Matthew Folan was born on 25 May 1942.
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