Greg Fives
Greg Fives (1949 - 15 October 2008) was an Irish Gaelic footballer and hurler.[1]
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Irish name | Gréagóir Ó Cuaig | ||||
Sport | Gaelic football | ||||
Born | 1949 Abbeyside, County Waterford, Ireland | ||||
Died | 15 October 2008 (aged 59) Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland | ||||
Occupation | Dairy farmer | ||||
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Born in Abbeyside, County Waterford, Fives first played competitive Gaelic football and hurling in his youth. At club level he played with Abbeyside/Ballinacourty.
In retirement from playing Fives became involved in team management and coaching. At club level he served as a selector with Abbeyside and Ballinacourty, while at inter-county level he was manager of the Waterford senior football and intermediate hurling teams.[2]
Honours
Player
- Abbeyside
- Waterford Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1966
- Ballinacourty
- Waterford Under-21 Football Championship (1): 1970 (c)
References
- "Greg Fives". Hogan Stand. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- "Passing of Greg Fives". The Munster Express. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
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Preceded by John Cummins |
Waterford Senior Football Manager 1999-2001 |
Succeeded by Denis Walsh |
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