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Irish hurler
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Birth:
1917
The details
Biography
Introduction
James John Donegan (born 30 January 1917) is a former Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Dublin and Kilkenny senior teams.
Born in Kilkenny, Donegan first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Dublin senior team, making his debut in the 1942 championship. He later joined the Kilkenny senior team. During his career he won one All-Ireland medal and four Leinster medals.
Donegan also represented the Leinster inter-provincial team, however, he never won a Railway Cup medal. At club level he won one championship medal with Tullaroan.
Honours
Team
- Tullaroan
- Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1948
- Dublin
- Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1942, 1944
- Kilkenny
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1947
- Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1946 1947