Paddy McInerney
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Paddy McInerney was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Young Irelands and with the Limerick
senior inter-county team in the 1910s and the 1920s.
in 1920. The championship was suspended in 1921, however, McInerney added a second county medal to his collection in 1922.
in the late 1910s. In 1918 he first tasted success as, for the second year in-a-row, Limerick reached the Munster final. Clare
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, McInerney’s side were the better team on the day. The final score of 11-3 to 1-2 tells its own story as McInerney collected his first Munster
title. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Limerick take on Wexford
. The first-half saw Limerick go on a goal-scoring spree as they took a half-time lead of 5-4 to 0-2. The goals continued in the second-half as Limerick won the game by 9-5 to 1-3, giving McInerney his first All-Ireland
medal.
In 1919 Limerick reached their third consecutive Munster final. Cork were the opponents on that occasion, however, the All-Ireland champions were humbled with a 3-5 to 1-6 defeat. McInerney’s side were heavily beaten by Cork again in the 1920 provincial decider.
In 1921 the Munster championship was affected by political strife. Because of this only Cork and Limerick participated with both sides contesting the provincial final for the third consecutive year. McInerney’s side avenged the defeats of the previous two years by beating Cork by 5-2 to 1-2. It was his second Munster title. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted Limerick against Dublin
. Once again, Limerick went on a goal-scoring rampage with captain Bob McConkey
capturing four goals in all. Limerick went on to win the game by 8-5 to 3-2, giving McInerney a second All-Ireland medal.
Limerick surrendered their Munster crown to Tipperary after a replay in 1922, however, they reversed that defeat in 1923 with McInerney, who wa snow captain of the team, adding a third Munster medal to his collection. He later lined out in his third All-Ireland final as Galway
provided the opposition. In spite of Galway playing in their very first All-Ireland final they had yet to win a title. Limerick looked likely to capture a third All-Ireland title in six years, however, for the very first time the All-Ireland title went to a team from Connacht
.
The next few years saw Limerick go into decline in Munster and McInerney retired from inter-county hurling.
in the 1920s and remained there for the rest of his life.
Paddy McInerney died in New Mexico
in 1983.
Republic of Ireland
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sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Young Irelands and with the Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
senior inter-county team in the 1910s and the 1920s.
Club
McInerney played his club hurling with his local Young Irelands club and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior county titleLimerick Senior Hurling Championship
The Limerick Senior Hurling Championship is an annual club competition between the top Limerick Clubs. The winners of the Limerick Championship qualify to represent their county in the Munster Club Championship and in turn, go on to the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship...
in 1920. The championship was suspended in 1921, however, McInerney added a second county medal to his collection in 1922.
Inter-county
McInerney first came to prominence on the inter-county scene with LimerickLimerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
in the late 1910s. In 1918 he first tasted success as, for the second year in-a-row, Limerick reached the Munster final. Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, McInerney’s side were the better team on the day. The final score of 11-3 to 1-2 tells its own story as McInerney collected his first Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Limerick take on Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
. The first-half saw Limerick go on a goal-scoring spree as they took a half-time lead of 5-4 to 0-2. The goals continued in the second-half as Limerick won the game by 9-5 to 1-3, giving McInerney his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal.
In 1919 Limerick reached their third consecutive Munster final. Cork were the opponents on that occasion, however, the All-Ireland champions were humbled with a 3-5 to 1-6 defeat. McInerney’s side were heavily beaten by Cork again in the 1920 provincial decider.
In 1921 the Munster championship was affected by political strife. Because of this only Cork and Limerick participated with both sides contesting the provincial final for the third consecutive year. McInerney’s side avenged the defeats of the previous two years by beating Cork by 5-2 to 1-2. It was his second Munster title. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted Limerick against Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
. Once again, Limerick went on a goal-scoring rampage with captain Bob McConkey
Bob McConkey
Bob McConkey Bob McConkey Bob McConkey (born 1895 in Limerick, Ireland was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Young Irelands and with the Limerick senior inter-county team from the 1910s until the 1930s...
capturing four goals in all. Limerick went on to win the game by 8-5 to 3-2, giving McInerney a second All-Ireland medal.
Limerick surrendered their Munster crown to Tipperary after a replay in 1922, however, they reversed that defeat in 1923 with McInerney, who wa snow captain of the team, adding a third Munster medal to his collection. He later lined out in his third All-Ireland final as Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
provided the opposition. In spite of Galway playing in their very first All-Ireland final they had yet to win a title. Limerick looked likely to capture a third All-Ireland title in six years, however, for the very first time the All-Ireland title went to a team from Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
.
The next few years saw Limerick go into decline in Munster and McInerney retired from inter-county hurling.
Post-playing career
McInerney, like many of his contemporaries was forced to give up the game of hurling in an effort to find work. He emigrated to the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in the 1920s and remained there for the rest of his life.
Paddy McInerney died in New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
in 1983.