John Mackey (Tyler)

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John "Tyler" Mackey
Personal information
Irish name Seán Mac Aodha
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born 23 August 1882
Castleconnell, County Limerick
Died 2 December 1962 (aged 80)
Castleconnell, County Limerick
Occupation Farmer
Club(s)
Years Club
Castleconnell
Club titles
Limerick titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1901-1917
Limerick
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 0

John "Tyler" Mackey (23 August 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.[citation needed]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ "John "Tyler" Mackey of Castleconnell" (PDF). Limerick Heritage website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  2. ^ "The Late James Mackey". Limerick Leader website. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Limerick Senior Hurling Captain
1910-1911
Succeeded by