About Tom Irwin
Lived 1874 – 1956 (aged 81–82). Tom Irwin was a gaelic football player and hurler.
Thomas Irwin (1 July 1873 – 22 February 1956) was an Irish Gaelic footballer, hurler, referee and Gaelic games administrator who played in various positions for both Cork senior teams.
One of the earliest dual players at the highest levels, he first played in 1892 and was a regular member of both teams until his retirement in 1902. He won one All-Ireland SHC medal, three Munster SHC medals and three Munster SFC medals.
At club level Irwin was a multiple county club championship medalist with Redmond's and Nils.
In retirement from playing Irwin served as a dual inter-county referee at the highest levels, while also serving as a Gaelic games administrator with the Cork County Board.
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Who was Tom Irwin?
Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer (1874–1956)
When was Tom Irwin born?
Tom Irwin was born in 1874 in Cork.
When did Tom Irwin die?
Tom Irwin died on 22 February 1956.
What was Tom Irwin's occupation?
Tom Irwin was a gaelic football player and hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Irwin (dual player)
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