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Jer Doheny
Jeremiah "Jer" Doheny (20 July 1874 – 11 August 1929) was an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team. He was captain for Kilkenny's first All Ireland victory in 1904.
Born in Ballycallan, County Kilkenny, Doheny first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut during the 1893 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time Doheny won one All-Ireland medal and eight Leinster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on four occasions.
At club level Doheny was a ten-time championship medallist with Tullaroan and Johnstown, while ha also played with Threecastles.
Doheny retired from inter-county hurling during the 1905 championship.
In retirement from playing Doheny became involved in administrative affairs. He served as chairman of the Kilkenny County Board
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