Biography
Jamesy Kelleher was born in Dungourney just outside Midleton, County Cork in 1878. He received a brief education at the local national school and, like many of his contemporaries, he subsequently earned his livelihood as a farmer. Kelleher remained a non-smoker and a non-drinker throughout his life and was regarded as one of the great players of his era. As well as hurling he also bred and trained many first class horses and won several cross-country trophies. His victory in a steeplechase against many of the leading gentry was widely acclaimed.
Kelleher lived in his native Dungourney until his death in 1943.
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