Donie Nealon
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Donie Nealon is a former centre fielder in hurling, notably involved in the 1968 league final, which was marred by violence that shocked spectators and players alike.
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Donie Nealon believed it was easier to win with experienced players.
I believed anything could happen in a Cork-Tipp match but wasn’t quite prepared for this – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-07-21
Ireland· 2025-07-21
We grew to idealise hurlers such as Jimmy and John Doyle, Donie Nealon, Liam Devanney, Tony Wall and so many others.
I am still that small tearful boy waiting for Dublin’s next sacred hurling final – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-06
Ireland· 2025-07-06
Donie Nealon described the events of the 1968 hurling league final as sickening.
‘Some of the belts I got were criminal. My skull was fractured. It was madness’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-05-10
Ireland· 2025-05-10
