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Éamonn Cregan

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Éamonn Cregan, born on 21 May 1945, is an Irish former Gaelic footballer, hurler and manager from County Limerick, who played his club hurling and football with Claughaun and represented Limerick in the inter-county game. As a hurler he won the 1973 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship with Limerick, was a losing finalist in 1974 and 1980, collected four Munster titles and a National Hurling League medal in 1971, and received three All-Star awards, including a place on the inaugural All-Stars team in 1971. He also won three Railway Cup medals with Munster. After retiring he became a manager, leading Offaly to the 1994 All-Ireland title over his native Limerick, and later managing Limerick and the Kerry club Lixnaw. He was inducted into the GAA Hall of Fame in 2013.

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Éamonn Cregan (born 21 May 1945) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer, hurler and manager.
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    Éamonn Cregan (born 21 May 1945) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer, hurler and manager.
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    Éamonn Cregan (born 21 May 1945) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer, hurler and manager.
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    Éamonn Cregan (born 21 May 1945) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer, hurler and manager.
  • Plays: Hurling, Playing career, club
    Cregan played his club hurling and football with his local club in Claughaun and enjoyed much success.
  • Competed In: All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Playing career, inter-county
    It was Cregan's first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (SHC) medal and Limerick's first since 1940.
  • On The Roster Of: Limerick county hurling team, Playing career, inter-county
    Cregan made his debut with the Limerick senior hurling team in 1964 and he impressed immediately.
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