About Ned Kavanagh
Lived 1925 – 2018 (aged 93). Ned Kavanagh was an Irish hurler.
Edward J. "Ned" Kavanagh (11 February 1925 – 17 March 2018) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Kilkenny senior team.
Born in Urlingford, County Kilkenny, Kavanagh first played competitive hurling during his school days at St. Kieran's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-two when he first linked up with the Kilkenny senior team, making his senior debut in the 1947 championship. Kavanagh played for just one championship season and won one All-Ireland medal.
At club level Kavanagh won one championship medal with Tullaroan.
Honours
Team
Tullaroan Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1948
Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1947
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ned Kavanagh?
Irish hurler
When was Ned Kavanagh born?
Ned Kavanagh was born on 11 February 1925 in Urlingford.
When did Ned Kavanagh die?
Ned Kavanagh died on 17 March 2018.
What was Ned Kavanagh's occupation?
Ned Kavanagh was a hurler.
What nationality was Ned Kavanagh?
Ned Kavanagh was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ned Kavanagh. https://biography.guide/ned-kavanagh/
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