James Hanley

Athlete

1877 –

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Who is James Hanley?

James "Seán Óg" Hanley was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Limerick and London Irish senior teams.

Regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, Hanley made his first appearance on the inter-county scene for the Limerick team during the 1896 championship and later played with London Irish until the end of the 1903 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.

At club level Hanley was a one-time county club championship medalist with Kilfinane. He also lined out with the Robert Emmett's club in London.

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Born
1877
Kilfinane

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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