About Oliver Gough
Lived 1935 – 2020 (aged 84). Oliver Gough was an Irish hurler.
Oliver J. Gough (25 August 1935 – 22 April 2020) was an Irish hurler who played for a number of clubs, including Ferns St Aidan's, Rathnure and Thomastown. He played for the Wexford and Kilkenny senior hurling teams at various times between 1955 and 1963, during which time he usually lined out as a centre-forward. Gough was the last player to win All-Ireland Championships with two different teams.
Honours Wexford All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1955, 1956 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1955, 1956 National Hurling League (2): 1955–56, 1957–58
Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1963 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1963
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Who was Oliver Gough?
Irish hurler
When was Oliver Gough born?
Oliver Gough was born on 25 August 1935 in Graiguenamanagh.
When did Oliver Gough die?
Oliver Gough died on 22 April 2020.
What was Oliver Gough's occupation?
Oliver Gough was a hurler.
What nationality was Oliver Gough?
Oliver Gough was Irish.
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