Edward "Eddie" Byrne (29 October 1905 – 29 October 1944) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Dublin and Kilkenny senior teams.[1]

Byrne made his first appearance for the Dublin team during the 1929 championship and became a regular player on the inter-county scene over the next decade. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medal.[2][3]

Byrne enjoyed a lengthy club career with Dicksboro and Young Irelands.[citation needed]

His brother, Podge Byrne, also played hurling with Kilkenny.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Podge and Eddie Byrne". Dicksboro GAA website. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  2. ^ "County profile: Kilkenny". Hogan Stand. Archived from the original on 14 October 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  3. ^ "County profile: Dublin". Hogan Stand. Archived from the original on 9 April 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2011.


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