Jack Keane (hurler)

Jack Keane
Personal information
Irish nameSeán Ó Catháin
SportHurling
PositionRight wing-back
Born1894
Castleconnell, County Limerick, Ireland
Died24 April 1978
Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland
OccupationFarmer
Club(s)
YearsClub
Castleconnell
Young Irelands
Ahane
Club titles
Limerick titles2
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
1912-1927Limerick
Inter-county titles
Munster titles3
All-Irelands2

Jack Keane (1894 - 24 April 1978) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Limerick senior team.[1]

Keane made his first appearance for the team in a tournament game in late 1912 and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1927 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and three Munster medals.[2] Together with Willie Hough and Dinny Lanigan he formed the "Hindenberg Line", a famous trio of half-backs in the early decades of the twentieth century.

At club level Keane enjoyed a lengthy career with Castleconnell, Young Irelands and Ahane.

References

  1. "Jack Keane of Castleconnell". Limerick Heritage website. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  2. "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 23 April 2012.