Researching John Reidy
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 113 people with the Reidy surname? In that year Reidy was ranked number 3466 for popularity in the UK. |

The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Reidy on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Reidy and the Reidy Family History
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Some Famous People called John Reidy
John Reidy
John Reidy (8 November 1875 – 21 June 1910) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Limerick senior team.
Born in Ballingarry, County Limerick, Reidy first played competitive hurling in his youth. He was a regular for the Limerick senior hurling team during a successful period at the end of the 19th century. During his inter-county career he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.
At club level Reidy was a stalwart of the Ballingarry team.
In retirement from playing Reidy became involved in the administrative affairs of the Gaelic Athletic Association, having served as president of the Limerick County Board.
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