Johnny McGovern

Athlete

1933 –

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Who is Johnny McGovern?

Johnny McGovern is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left wing-back for the Kilkenny senior team.

McGovern made his first appearance for the team during the 1952 championship and became a regular player over the next decade until his retirement after the 1963 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and five Leinstermedals.

At club level McGovern played with the Bennesttsbridge club, winning eleven county club championship medals in a career that spanned more than twenty years.

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Born
1933
Bennettsbridge
Lived in
  • County Kilkenny

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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