Jer Doheny Gaelic games player
Jeremiah "Jer" Doheny (1874–1929) was an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.Born in Ballycallan, County Kilkenny, Doheny first excelled at hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut during the 1893 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time Doheny won one All-Ireland medal and eight Leinster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on four occasions.At club level Doheny was a ten-time championship medallist with Tullaroan and Johnstown, while ha also played with Threecastles.Doheny retired from inter-county hurling during the 1905 championship.In retirement from playing Doheny became involved in administrative affairs. He served as chairman of the Kilkenny County Board
Personal facts
Birth date | January 01, 1874 |
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Birth place | Ballycallan |
Date of death | January 01, 1929 |
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Gaelic games player
Career start | 1893 |
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Career end | 1912 |
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