Tony Courtney

Anthony William Courtney was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Courtney was the youngest son of a doctor and underwent his early education at the local Christian Brothers school, before moving on to Clongowes Wood College in 1914. He studied medicine at University [College Dublin].
Courtney was a member of the Garryowen side that won the Munster [Senior Cup (rugby union)|Munster Senior Cup] in 1920, the year he gained his first call up to the Ireland national [rugby union team|national team]. He was capped seven times for Ireland over two years, playing as a forward. While attending UCD, Courtney played on the varsity XV and featured in their 1924 Leinster Senior Cup-winning side. He also appeared for his hometown club Nenagh Ormond.
After qualifying as a doctor, Courtney was a house surgeon at St Vincent's Hospital, medical officer for Nenagh no. 2 district and coroner for North Tipperary.
Courtney was the uncle of murdered Irish prelate Michael Courtney.