Ned Hayes
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Ned Hayes was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Two-Mile-Borris and with the Tipperary
inter-county team in the 1900s.
Ned Hayes was born in Two-Mile-Borris, County Tipperary
, Ireland
and was regarded as one of the most skilful hurlers of his era. He first came to prominence in 1899 when his club lost the county final. In spite of this Hayes was still picked on the Tipperary
team that would subsequently contest the inter-county championship. As a result of this he collected his first Munster
title following a comprehensive victory over Clare
. He later collected his first All-Ireland
title after Wexford
fell to Tipp in the championship decider. In 1900 Hayes captured his first county title
. As a result of this victory he was appointed captain of the Tipperary inter-county team for the upcoming championship. Hayes subsequently captured a second Munster title before later guiding his men to a second consecutive All-Ireland victory, this time over London
in a much tighter game. He subsequently went on to collect several more county titles with his club.
Ned Hayes died in 1946.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Two-Mile-Borris and with the Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
inter-county team in the 1900s.
Ned Hayes was born in Two-Mile-Borris, County Tipperary
County Tipperary
County Tipperary is a county of Ireland. It is located in the province of Munster and is named after the town of Tipperary. The area of the county does not have a single local authority; local government is split between two authorities. In North Tipperary, part of the Mid-West Region, local...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and was regarded as one of the most skilful hurlers of his era. He first came to prominence in 1899 when his club lost the county final. In spite of this Hayes was still picked on the Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
team that would subsequently contest the inter-county championship. As a result of this he collected his first Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title following a comprehensive victory over Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
. He later collected his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
title after Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
fell to Tipp in the championship decider. In 1900 Hayes captured his first county title
Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship
The Tipperary Senior Hurling Club Championship is an annual club competition between the top Tipperary hurling clubs...
. As a result of this victory he was appointed captain of the Tipperary inter-county team for the upcoming championship. Hayes subsequently captured a second Munster title before later guiding his men to a second consecutive All-Ireland victory, this time over London
London GAA
The London County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or London GAA is one of the county boards outside Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in London...
in a much tighter game. He subsequently went on to collect several more county titles with his club.
Ned Hayes died in 1946.