Donie Nealon

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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Ireland: Donie Nealon believed it was easier to win with experienced players. 5

Shane Barrett Jason Forde Eoghan Connolly Michael Breen Ronan Maher Bryan O Mara Sam O Farrell Darragh Mccarthy Patrick Horgan Andrew Ormond Jake Morris John Mcgrath Liam Cahill Theo English

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: I believed anything could happen in a Cork-Tipp match but wasn’t quite prepared for this – The Irish Times

Ireland: We grew to idealise hurlers such as Jimmy and John Doyle, Donie Nealon, Liam Devanney, Tony Wall and so many others. 5

Sean Treacy Jimmy Doyle John Doyle Liam Devanney Tony Wall Tom Ryan Lar Foley Des Foley Noel Drumgoole Paddy Croke Des Ferguson Jimmy Gray Anthony Daly Ryan O Dwyer Johnny Mccaffrey Dessie Farrell Barry Oisin Matthew John Hetherton

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: I am still that small tearful boy waiting for Dublin’s next sacred hurling final – The Irish Times

Ireland: Donie Nealon described the events of the 1968 hurling league final as sickening. 5

Len Gaynor John Gleeson Ollie Walsh Eddie Keher Babs Keating Pat Henderson John D Hickey Johnny Callinan Eddie O Brien Damien Quigley Joe Deane Brian Gavin Pat Mcenaney Darragh Mccarthy

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Some of the belts I got were criminal. My skull was fractured. It was madness’ – The Irish Times