*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:33, 11 March 2014.
Born in Newtown, County Tipperary, Nealon first played competitive hurling whilst at school in St Flannan's College. He made his first impression on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty he joined the Tipperary junior team. He made his senior debut during the 1958 championship. Nealon went on to play a key role for Tipperary for over a decade, and won five All-Ireland medals, eight Munster medals and six National Hurling League medals. Nealon was an All-Ireland runner-up on three occasions.
As a member of the Munster inter-provincial team at various times throughout his career, Nealon won four Railway Cup medals.
Nealon played his club hurling with his local Burgess-Youghlarra club. Donie was part of the team which created club history by winning the Tipperary Junior Championship in 1964. This was Burgess first County Title and the 1964 team is still held in great affection by all associated with the club. He also played club hurling with UCD and won a senior county title in the 1960s.
Inter-countyedit
Nealon first came to prominence on the inter-county scene in 1958 as a member of the Tipperary senior inter-county team. That year he won his first Munster title following a trouncing of Waterford in the provincial final. Nealon later lined out in his first All-Ireland final with Galway providing the opposition. The game turned into a rout as Tipp scored four goals against the wind in the first-half. One of those goals came from the hurlery of Nealon himself. Tipp won the game by ten points giving Nealon his first All-Ireland medal. In 1959 Nealon began the year by winning his first National Hurling League title. It was the first of a three-in-a-row for Tipp and Nelaon made a huge contribution to all those victories. Although he tasted league success Tipp made an early exit from the 1959 championship.
Tipp bounced back in 1960 by defeating arch-rivals Cork in the provincial final giving Nealon a second Munster medal. He later lined out in his second All-Ireland final where Wexford provided the opposition, however, it was the Wexford men who emerged victorious on that occasion. The game ended in a farce as the crowd invaded the pitch thinking that the game was over. As a result, Tipp finished the game with only twelve men on the field. In 1961 Nealon captured a third Munster title as Tipp trounced Cork in the provincial final. A Dublin team made up entirely of Dublin natives for the first time ever provided the opposition. The game was a close affair, however, Tipp emerged as the winners by a single point giving Nealon a second All-Ireland title. In 1962 he won a fourth Munster medal as Waterford fell heavily in the final. Once again Tipp faced Wexford in the All-Ireland final. Things looked good for the Munster champions as they scored two goals inside the first minute, however, Wexford came storming back. Tipp went on to win the game by two points giving Nealon a third All-Ireland medal. Three-in-a-row proved beyond even this great team as Tipp were beaten in the 1963 Munster final.
In 1964 Nealon won his fourth National league medal with Tipp before capturing a fifth Munster title. After their trouncing of Cork the All-Ireland final saw Tipp take on Kilkenny. 'The Cats', as reigning champions were the favourites, however, Tipp had something to say about that. Nealon played the game of his life and scored three of Tipp's five goals.[1] It was a walk in the park for Tipp as Kilkenny fell heavily and Nealon won a fourth All-Ireland medal. In 1965 he captured a fifth National League medal before winning his sixth provincial medal. Wexford lined out against Tipp in the All-Ireland final, however, victory went to the Munster men as Nealon won a fifth All-Ireland title. Two years later in 1967 Nealon won his seventh Munster medal as Clare were defeated heavily. The All-Ireland final saw Tipp take on Kilkenny. History was on Tipp's side as the county hadn't been beaten by 'the Cats' since 1922. After 45 years Kilkenny scored three goals at vital times to capture a historic win. Tipp bounced back in 1968 with Nealon winning a sixth National League title and an eighth Munster medal. For the fourth time that decade Tipp faced Wexford in the championship decider. Things looked to be going well for Tipp as they were eight points ahead at half-time. Wexford came storming back to win the game by just two points. Nealon retired from inter-county hurling in 1969 following a defeat in the Munster final to Cork.
Provincialedit
Nealon also won Railway Cup titles with Munster in 1959, 1963, 1966 and 1968.
Post-playing careeredit
Since his retirement from play, Nealon has continued to contribute to the Gaelic Athletic Association as an accomplished referee and as a selector to the Tipperary All-Ireland winning teams of 1971, 1989 and 1991. A keen tactician and student of the game, ever alert as coach and mentor, his late intervention during a break in play in the Munster final of 1971 in FitzGerald Stadium had a significant effect. On a day of incessant rain, he surreptitiously introduced a dry slither for Michael 'Babs' Keating to use in a close-in free which the wily Keating converted to a goal. This spurred Tipperary to victory over Limerick after a titanic struggle.
An efficient administrator, Nealon also served as Secretary of the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association from 1977 until 2004.
Referencesedit
^"Hurling - RTÉ Libraries and Archives". RTÉ. 18 April 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page especially if potentially libelous Find sources Donie Nealon news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2010 Learn how and when to remove this message Donie Nealon born December 1935 is an Irish former hurler who played as a right corner forward at senior level for the Tipperary county team Donie NealonPersonal informationIrish nameDonal o NiallainSportHurlingPositionRight corner forwardBornDecember 1935Newtown County Tipperary IrelandClub s YearsClubBurgessUCDClub titlesTipperary titles0Inter county ies YearsCountyApps scores 1958 1969Tipperary35 22 42 Inter county titlesMunster titles8All Irelands5NHL6All Stars3 Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19 33 11 March 2014 Born in Newtown County Tipperary Nealon first played competitive hurling whilst at school in St Flannan s College He made his first impression on the inter county scene at the age of twenty he joined the Tipperary junior team He made his senior debut during the 1958 championship Nealon went on to play a key role for Tipperary for over a decade and won five All Ireland medals eight Munster medals and six National Hurling League medals Nealon was an All Ireland runner up on three occasions As a member of the Munster inter provincial team at various times throughout his career Nealon won four Railway Cup medals Contents 1 Playing career 1 1 Club 1 2 Inter county 1 3 Provincial 2 Post playing career 3 ReferencesPlaying career editClub edit Nealon played his club hurling with his local Burgess Youghlarra club Donie was part of the team which created club history by winning the Tipperary Junior Championship in 1964 This was Burgess first County Title and the 1964 team is still held in great affection by all associated with the club He also played club hurling with UCD and won a senior county title in the 1960s Inter county edit Nealon first came to prominence on the inter county scene in 1958 as a member of the Tipperary senior inter county team That year he won his first Munster title following a trouncing of Waterford in the provincial final Nealon later lined out in his first All Ireland final with Galway providing the opposition The game turned into a rout as Tipp scored four goals against the wind in the first half One of those goals came from the hurlery of Nealon himself Tipp won the game by ten points giving Nealon his first All Ireland medal In 1959 Nealon began the year by winning his first National Hurling League title It was the first of a three in a row for Tipp and Nelaon made a huge contribution to all those victories Although he tasted league success Tipp made an early exit from the 1959 championship Tipp bounced back in 1960 by defeating arch rivals Cork in the provincial final giving Nealon a second Munster medal He later lined out in his second All Ireland final where Wexford provided the opposition however it was the Wexford men who emerged victorious on that occasion The game ended in a farce as the crowd invaded the pitch thinking that the game was over As a result Tipp finished the game with only twelve men on the field In 1961 Nealon captured a third Munster title as Tipp trounced Cork in the provincial final A Dublin team made up entirely of Dublin natives for the first time ever provided the opposition The game was a close affair however Tipp emerged as the winners by a single point giving Nealon a second All Ireland title In 1962 he won a fourth Munster medal as Waterford fell heavily in the final Once again Tipp faced Wexford in the All Ireland final Things looked good for the Munster champions as they scored two goals inside the first minute however Wexford came storming back Tipp went on to win the game by two points giving Nealon a third All Ireland medal Three in a row proved beyond even this great team as Tipp were beaten in the 1963 Munster final In 1964 Nealon won his fourth National league medal with Tipp before capturing a fifth Munster title After their trouncing of Cork the All Ireland final saw Tipp take on Kilkenny The Cats as reigning champions were the favourites however Tipp had something to say about that Nealon played the game of his life and scored three of Tipp s five goals 1 It was a walk in the park for Tipp as Kilkenny fell heavily and Nealon won a fourth All Ireland medal In 1965 he captured a fifth National League medal before winning his sixth provincial medal Wexford lined out against Tipp in the All Ireland final however victory went to the Munster men as Nealon won a fifth All Ireland title Two years later in 1967 Nealon won his seventh Munster medal as Clare were defeated heavily The All Ireland final saw Tipp take on Kilkenny History was on Tipp s side as the county hadn t been beaten by the Cats since 1922 After 45 years Kilkenny scored three goals at vital times to capture a historic win Tipp bounced back in 1968 with Nealon winning a sixth National League title and an eighth Munster medal For the fourth time that decade Tipp faced Wexford in the championship decider Things looked to be going well for Tipp as they were eight points ahead at half time Wexford came storming back to win the game by just two points Nealon retired from inter county hurling in 1969 following a defeat in the Munster final to Cork Provincial edit Nealon also won Railway Cup titles with Munster in 1959 1963 1966 and 1968 Post playing career editSince his retirement from play Nealon has continued to contribute to the Gaelic Athletic Association as an accomplished referee and as a selector to the Tipperary All Ireland winning teams of 1971 1989 and 1991 A keen tactician and student of the game ever alert as coach and mentor his late intervention during a break in play in the Munster final of 1971 in FitzGerald Stadium had a significant effect On a day of incessant rain he surreptitiously introduced a dry slither for Michael Babs Keating to use in a close in free which the wily Keating converted to a goal This spurred Tipperary to victory over Limerick after a titanic struggle An efficient administrator Nealon also served as Secretary of the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association from 1977 until 2004 References edit Hurling RTE Libraries and Archives RTE 18 April 2006 Retrieved 6 July 2010 Awards Preceded byLiam Devaney Tipperary Texaco Hurler of the Year1962 Succeeded bySeamus Cleere Kilkenny Achievements Preceded byJim O Regan Cork All Ireland SHCwinning manager1971 Succeeded byFr Tommy Maher Kilkenny Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Donie Nealon amp oldid 1108182519, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
