David Stanislaus Clohessy (13 November 1905 – 16 November 1986) was an Irish hurler who played for his local club Fedamore and at senior level for the Limerick county team in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1934 All-Ireland final replay, he scored four goals against Dublin, a record that lasted beyond his death.[1]

Dave Clohessy
Personal information
Irish name Daithí Ó Clochasaigh
Sport Hurling
Position Full-forward
Born 1905
Fedamore, County Limerick, Ireland
Died 1986 (aged 80–81)
Club(s)
Years Club
1920s–1940s
Fedamore
Club titles
Limerick titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1920s–1930s
Limerick
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 4
All-Irelands 2
NHL 2

His brothers, Paddy, Andy and Jack, who predeceased him, also played for Fedamore.[1] Paddy Clohessy later entered politics and was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) at the 1957 general election and held his seat until standing down at the 1969 general election.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Crowds at funeral of Dave Clohessy" (PDF). Limerick Leader. 11 November 1986. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Mr. Patrick Clohessy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 13 December 2008.