John Tierney (Gaelic footballer)

John Tierney
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Tiarnaigh
Sport Gaelic football
Position Half Forward
Born 22/08/1982
Cavan, Ireland
Height 1.83cm
Club(s)
Years Club
Knockbride
Dublin Demons
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
2001-2005 Cavan 22 (1-7:10pts)

John Tierney is a former Cavan Gaelic footballer.

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Playing career

Gaelic Football

The Knockbride clubman represented Dublin City University & Cavan GAA at Minor, U-21 and senior level in the Dr. McKenna Cup, NFL and played left half forward in the Ulster Senior Football Championship final defeat to Tyrone in 2001.[1][2]

Australian Football

Tierney represented the Ireland national Australian rules football team, that won the 2011 Australian Football International Cup and 2010 European Championships in Australian Football. [3] [4] He also captained the Under-17 Ireland international rules football team on a tour to Australia.[5][6]

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