Former Tipp hurler Carey passes away

Former Tipperary hurler Kieran Carey, a five-time All-Ireland SHC medal winner, sadly passed away this morning aged 74.

Wed, 30 May, 2007 - 20:02

Former Tipperary hurler Kieran Carey, a five-time All-Ireland SHC medal winner, sadly passed away this morning aged 74.

Carey was a member of Tipperary's renowned full-back line - known as 'Hell's Kitchen' - between 1958 and 1967. He was a strong and fearless defender who gave sterling service to both club and county.

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Courts Gaa Heathrow Place: Tipperary Place: Roscrea Place: St. Cronan's Church Roscrea Place: Knock cemetery Person: Carey Person: Kieran Carey Person: Knock Person: Kyle Person: Maher Event: All-Ireland SHC Event: All-Ireland Club Organisation: Tipperary Organisation: Knock GAA

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