Andy Dunworth

Andy Dunworth (1946 – 25 April 2013[1][2]) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Limerick senior team.

Andy Dunworth
Personal information
Irish name Aindriú Ó Donnuartaigh
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born 1946
Banogue, County Limerick, Ireland
Died 25 April 2013 (aged 66)
New York City, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Occupation Hospitality industry worker
Club(s)
Years Club
 Banogue
Emmets
Bruree
Claughaun
Club titles
Limerick titles 2
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1966-1973
 Limerick 9 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:50, 16 September 2014.

Born in Banogue, County Limerick, Dunworth first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team. He made his senior debut during the 1966 championship. Dunworth went on to play a key part for Limerick, and won one All-Ireland medal, one Munster medal and one National Hurling League medal, albeit as a non-playing substitute.

At club level Dunworth was a two-time championship medallist with Claughaun. He also played with Banogue, Emmets and Bruree.

Throughout his career Dunworth made 9 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1973 championship.

Honours

Team
Bruree
  • Limerick Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1965
Claughaun
Limerick

References
  1. O'Connell, Jerome (4 May 2013). "Limerick GAA mourns Andy Dunworth". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. "Andy Dunworth, sportsman". Croom News. 9 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
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