John Joe Nerney, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Irish association football player (1922-2015)
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About John Joe Nerney
- John Joe Nerney (1 April 1922 – 24 June 2015) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a left corner-forward with the Roscommon senior team.Born in Croghan, County Roscommon, Nerney first played competitive football in his youth.
- He arrived on the inert-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Roscommon minor team.
- He subsequently joined the Roscommon senior team.
- Nerney was a regular on the starting fifteen for over a decade and won one All-Ireland medal and several Connacht medals.
- He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion. At club level Nerney played with Boyle. In retirement from playing Nerney became involved in team management and coaching.
- He guided Eastern Harps in Sligo to a championship title in 1975.
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