Paddy Johnston

Paddy Johnston
Personal information
Irish name Pádraig Mac Seáin
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born 1933
Kilkenny, Ireland
Died 28 September 2001 (aged 68)
Kilkenny, Ireland
Occupation Clerical officer
Club(s)
Years Club
St. John's
Éire Óg
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1951-1953 Kilkenny 2 (1-3)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:50, 13 September 2014.

Paddy Johnston (1933 - 28 September 2001) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Kilkenny senior team.[1]

Born in Kilkenny, Johnston first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Kilkenny CBS. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team before later joining the junior side. He joined the senior panel during the 1951 championship. Johnston went on to play a brief role for Kilkenny and won one Leinster medal as a non-playing substitute.

At club level Johnston enjoyed a lengthy career with Éire Óg after beginning his career with St. John's.

Throughout his career Johnston made just two championship appearance for Kilkenny. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1953 championship.[2]

In retirement from playing, Johnston became involved in team management, coaching and refereeing. He mentored a host of local clubs before guiding Clara to championship success. Johnston also served as a referee at club and inter-county levels.[3]

Honours

Team

Kilkenny

References

  1. ↑ "The late Paddy Johnston". Hogan Stand website. 12 October 2001. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "P Johnston". Hurling Stats website. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Knights of the Whistle: Paddy Johnston". Lár na Páirce website. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
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