John Mackey (Tyler)

John "Tyler" Mackey
Personal information
Irish nameSeán Mac Aodha
SportHurling
PositionMidfield
Born1882
Castleconnell, County Limerick
Died2 December 1962
Castleconnell, County Limerick
OccupationFarmer
Club(s)
YearsClub
Castleconnell
Club titles
Limerick titles1
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
1901-1917Limerick
Inter-county titles
Munster titles2
All-Irelands0

John "Tyler" Mackey (1882 - 2 December 1962) was an Irish hurler and Labour Party politician. Mackey played as a midfielder for the Limerick senior team.[1] He also represented the Labour party on Limerick County Council, having been elected in the Castleconnell electoral area.[2]

Mackey made his first appearance for the team during the 1901 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1917 championship. During that time he won two Munster medals, however, an All-Ireland medal eluded him.[3]

At club level Mackey was a one-time county championship medalist with Castleconnell.

Mackey's two sons, Mick and John, Jnr., won several All-Ireland medals throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

References

  1. "John "Tyler" Mackey of Castleconnell". Limerick Heritage website. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  2. "The Late James Mackey". Limerick Leader website. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
  3. "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Limerick Senior Hurling Captain
1910-1911
Succeeded by