Paudie Fitzmaurice, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Paudie Fitzmaurice

Irish hurler

Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1949

Place of Birth: Limerick, Munster, Ireland

Profession: hurler

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Paudie Fitzmaurice

  • Paudie Fitzmaurice (born 16 November 1949) is a hurler from Killeedy in County Limerick, Ireland, who featured prominently in Limerick hurling during the 1970s.
  • Fitzmaurice was part of the renowned team of 1973 (when Limerick won the All-Ireland), 1974, 1980 and 1981, including a stint as captain when he led Limerick to success in the Munster Senior Hurling Final in 1981.
  • He is a two-time National League winner, and finished as top scorer when captaining Maynooth College to victory in the Fitzgibbon Cup in 1974.
  • His achievements as a player were recognised in 1984 when Fitzmaurice received an All-Star award.
  • Fitzmaurice continued to play competitive hurling for his native Killeedy until 1996.Fitzmaurice was named manager of the Sligo hurling team in January 2003.
  • but resigned after harsh criticism in May of that year.He trained for the priesthood in St.
  • Patrick's College, Maynooth, as did his brother Fr.
  • Willie Fitzmaurice, who also played hurling for Limerick.

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