Podge Byrne

Athlete

1904 – 1961

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Who was Podge Byrne?

Patrick "Podge" Byrne 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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Born
1904
Kilkenny
Died
1961

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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