About Podge Byrne
Lived 1904 – 1961 (aged 56–57). Podge Byrne was a hurler.
Patrick "Podge" Byrne (21 June 1903 – 16 January 1962) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back and midfielder for the Kilkenny senior team from 1927 until 1937.
Byrne made his first appearance for the team during the 1927 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, seven Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.
Byrne enjoyed a two-decade long career with Dicksboro, winning two county championship medals.
His brother, Eddie Byrne, also played hurling with Kilkenny.
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Who was Podge Byrne?
Irish hurler
When was Podge Byrne born?
Podge Byrne was born in 1904 in Kilkenny.
When did Podge Byrne die?
Podge Byrne died in 1961.
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Podge Byrne was a hurler.
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