William Gunning
Irish Gaelic footballer
About William Gunning
Lived 1864 – 1895 (aged 30–31).
William Gunning (1864 - 16 November 1895) was an Irish Gaelic footballer. His championship career with the Limerick senior team lasted three seasons from 1887 until 1889.
Gunning first played competitive Gaelic football with the Commercials club, winning three successive county senior championship medals between 1887 and 1889.
Gunning made his inter-county debut during the 1887 championship when the Commercials club represented Limerick in the inaugural championship. He won his sole All-Ireland medal that year as Limerick defeated Louth in the final.
Gunning died from typhoid fever on 16 November 1895.
Honours
Commercials Limerick Senior Football Championship (3): 1887, 1888, 1889
Limerick All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1): 1887
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Gunning?
Irish Gaelic footballer
When was William Gunning born?
William Gunning was born in 1864 in Limerick.
When did William Gunning die?
William Gunning died on 16 November 1895.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gunning (Gaelic footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Gunning. https://biography.guide/william-gunning-1864/
MLA: "William Gunning." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-gunning-1864/.
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