About Michael Downes
Lived 1868 – 1943 (aged 74). Michael Downes was a hurler.
Michael Downes (21 October 1868 – 21 May 1943) was an Irish hurler who played with the Limerick senior team.
Born in Kilfinane, County Limerick, Downes first played competitive hurling in his youth. He quickly established himself on the Kilfinane team and won county senior championship medals in 1897 and 1899.
After success at club level, Downes joined the Limerick senior team. He was part of the team that won All-Ireland, Munster, and Croke Cup titles in 1897.
Honours
Kilfinane Limerick Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1897, 1899
Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897 Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897 Croke Cup (1): 1897
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Irish hurler
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Michael Downes was born on 21 October 1868 in Kilfinane.
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Michael Downes died on 21 May 1943.
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Michael Downes was a hurler.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Downes. https://biography.guide/michael-downes/
MLA: "Michael Downes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-downes/.
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