P. J. Garvan


Patrick J. Garvan was an Irish hurler who played for Kilkenny [Senior Hurling Championship|Kilkenny Senior Championship] club Dicksboro and at inter-county level with the Kilkenny [senior hurling team]. He usually lined out at midfield.

Career

Garvan first played hurling with the Dicksboro club. He was a member of the club's senior team that beat Éire Óg [GAA (Kilkenny)|Éire Óg] to win the 1950 Kilkenny SHC title. It was around this time that Garvan joined the Kilkenny senior hurling team. He made 15 championship appearances and was a non-playing substitute when Kilkenny beat Waterford to win the All-Ireland Championship title in 1957 1957. Garvan also won three Leinster Championship medals.

Death

Garvan died at his residence in Ballycallan, County Kilkenny on 23 February 2021, aged 92.

Honours

;Dicksboro
;Kilkenny