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Anthony Finnerty

Anthony Finnerty
Personal information
Irish name Antóin Ó Fiannachta
Sport Gaelic Football
Position Right corner forward
Nickname Larry
Club(s)
Years Club
 Moygownagh
An Cheathrú Rua
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1986–1996
 Mayo
Inter-county titles
Connacht titles 5


Anthony Finnerty is a former Gaelic football player. He played for Mayo in the 1989 All-Ireland Final and in the 1996 All-Ireland Final. He played from 1986 until 1996.[1]

Career

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While he scored the only goal in a game against Cork, the result did not go his way.[citation needed]

Honours

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Mayo
An Cheathrú Rua

Personal life

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He is the father of Robert Finnerty, a player for Galway.[2] He is married and based in Salthill, Galway, and runs the family business, Wards Hotel and pub in Lower Salthill with his wife Grania. He is the Ladies' Football manager of the Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club, captained by his daughter Ailbhe. His 3 sons, Robert, William, and Colm are players on the SKGAA Football team.

References

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  1. ^ Farrell, Sinead (10 January 2020). "'He's a Galway man now when we are playing Mayo' — son of a Green and Red hero". The42.ie.
  2. ^ Doherty, Conan. "Galway's Robert Finnerty plays with freedom and flair — he plays how every minor should". JOE.