About Peter Prendergast
Lived 1924 – 1991 (aged 66–67). Peter Prendergast was a hurler.
Peter Prendergast (1924 - 14 July 1991) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Kilkenny senior team.
Born in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Prendergast first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Kilkenny senior team, making his debut in the 1947 championship. Prendergast was a regular member of the team over the next few years. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and two Leinster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
Prendergast also represented the Leinster inter-provincial team, however, he never won a Railway Cup medal. At club level he won one championship medal with Thomastown.
Honours Team
Thomastown Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1946
Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1947 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1947 1950
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Prendergast?
Irish hurler
When was Peter Prendergast born?
Peter Prendergast was born in 1924 in Thomastown.
When did Peter Prendergast die?
Peter Prendergast died on 14 July 1991.
What was Peter Prendergast's occupation?
Peter Prendergast was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Peter Prendergast
· DBpedia: Peter Prendergast (hurler)
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