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{{short description|Irish hurler}}
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| nickname = Goggles
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| occupation = Social welfare worker
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| birth_date=1906
| birth_date=14 June 1906
| birth_place=[[Newmarket-on-Fergus]], [[County Clare]], Ireland
| birth_place=[[Newmarket-on-Fergus]], [[County Clare]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| death_date=2000
| death_date=11 August 2000 (aged 94)
| death_place=Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland
| death_place=[[Nenagh]], [[County Tipperary]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
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'''John Joe "Goggles" Doyle''' (1906–2000) was an [[Irish people|Irish]] [[hurling|hurler]] who played as a left corner-back for the [[Clare GAA|Clare]] senior team.
'''John Joe "Goggles" Doyle''' (14 June 1906 – 11 August 2000) was an [[Irish people|Irish]] [[hurling|hurler]] who played as a left corner-back for the [[Clare GAA|Clare]] senior team.


Doyle made his first appearance for the team during the [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1926|1926 championship]] and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1938|1938 championship]]. During that time he won one [[Munster Senior Hurling Championship|Munster]] medal. Doyle was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
Doyle made his first appearance for the team during the [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1926|1926 championship]] and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1938|1938 championship]]. During that time he won one [[Munster Senior Hurling Championship|Munster]] medal. Doyle was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
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At club level Doyle is a six-time [[Clare Senior Hurling Championship|county club championship]] medalist with [[Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA|Newmarket-on-Fergus]].
At club level Doyle is a six-time [[Clare Senior Hurling Championship|county club championship]] medalist with [[Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA|Newmarket-on-Fergus]].


In retirement from playing Doyle came to be regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time. In 1984 he was chosen on a special hurling team of the century made up of players never to have won an [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal. In 1990 Doyle was presented with the [[GAA All-Time All-Star Award (Hurling)|GAA All-Time All-Star Award]].
In retirement from playing Doyle was recognised as one of a number of the "greatest players never to have won an All-Ireland medal". In 1990 Doyle was presented with the [[GAA All-Time All-Star Award (Hurling)|GAA All-Time All-Star Award]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
===Club===
===Club===
‘Goggles’ Doyle played his club [[hurling]] with his local club in [[Newmarket GAA (Clare)|Newmarket]] and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior [[Clare Senior Hurling Championship|county title]] in 1925, the first of a famous three-in-a-row for Newmarket. Doyle captured another set of back-to-back county medals in 1930 and 1931. He won his sixth and final county championship title in 1936.
‘Goggles’ Doyle played his club [[hurling]] with his local club in [[Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA|Newmarket-on-Fergus]]. He won his first senior [[Clare Senior Hurling Championship|county title]] in 1925, the first of a three-in-a-row for Newmarket. Doyle captured another set of back-to-back county medals in 1930 and 1931. He won his sixth and final county championship title in 1936.


===Inter-county===
===Inter-county===
Doyle first came to prominence for the [[Clare GAA|Clare]] senior inter-county team in 1926 when he made championship debut. Clare’s campaign finished early that season; however, in 1927 Doyle’s side reached the Munster final. [[Cork GAA|Cork]] provided the opposition on that occasion and went on to win the game by 5-3 to 3-4.
Doyle first came to prominence for the [[Clare GAA|Clare]] senior inter-county team in 1926 when he made championship debut. Clare's campaign finished early that season; however, in 1927 Doyle's side reached the Munster final. [[Cork GAA|Cork]] provided the opposition on that occasion and went on to win the game by 5-3 to 3-4.


1928 saw Clare take on Cork for the second consecutive year in the Munster final. That year Doyle’s side nearly pulled off a shock result, however, both sides finished level after recording 2-2. The replay was not a happy game for Clare as Cork trounced them by 6-4 to 2-2.
1928 saw Clare take on Cork for the second consecutive year in the Munster final. That year Doyle's side nearly pulled off a shock result, however, both sides finished level after recording 2-2.{{fact|date=June 2018}} The replay saw Clare beaten by Cork trounced 6-4 to 2-2.


Two years later in 1930 Doyle was back in the provincial decider. [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]] were the opponents on that occasion, however, Clare failed to make the breakthrough once again. A score line of 6-4 to 2-8 gave victory to Tipp.
Two years later in 1930 Doyle was back in the provincial decider. [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]] were the opponents on that occasion, however, a scoreline of 6-4 to 2-8 gave victory to Tipperary.


In 1932 Doyle was appointed captain of the Clare senior hurling team. For the fourth time in six years Clare reached the Munster final. Once again, Cork, a team that had defeated Doyle’s side on many occasions, provided the opposition. The game itself saw Clare triumph for the first time since 1914. A score line of 5-2 to 4-1 gave Doyle his first [[Munster Senior Hurling Championship|Munster]] medal. The subsequent All-Ireland semi-final was an exciting affair with Clare emerging victorious over [[Galway GAA|Galway]] by 9-4 to 4-14. This victory allowed Clare to advance to the All-Ireland final where [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] provided the opposition. In a low-scoring but tense game Clare’s [[Tull Considine]] scored two goals and was foiled for what would almost certainly have been a third. These goals were negated by Kilkenny’s three goal-scoring heroes [[Matty Power]], [[Martin White (hurler)|Martin White]] and [[Lory Meagher]]. The final score of 3-3 to 2-3 gave victory to Kilkenny.
In 1932 Doyle was appointed captain of the Clare senior hurling team. For the fourth time in six years Clare reached the Munster final. Once again, Cork, a team that had defeated Doyle's side on several occasions, provided the opposition. The game itself saw Clare triumph for the first time since 1914. A score line of 5-2 to 4-1 gave Doyle his first [[Munster Senior Hurling Championship|Munster]] medal. The subsequent All-Ireland semi-final saw Clare emerge victorious over [[Galway GAA|Galway]] by 9-4 to 4-14. This victory allowed Clare to advance to the All-Ireland final where [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] provided the opposition. In a low-scoring game, Clare's [[Tull Considine]] scored two goals and was foiled for what would almost certainly have been a third. These goals were negated by Kilkenny's three goal-scoring players [[Matty Power]], [[Martin White (hurler)|Martin White]] and [[Lory Meagher]]. The final score of 3-3 to 2-3 gave victory to Kilkenny.


Clare went into decline following this game as [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]] emerged as the dominant force in Munster. In 1938 Doyle was back and played in his final provincial final. [[Waterford GAA|Waterford]] provided the opposition on that occasion and, once again, Clare almost escaped with the victory. Waterford, however, went on to win the game by 3-5 to 2-5. Doyle retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.
Clare went into decline following this game as [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]] emerged as the dominant force in Munster. In 1938 Doyle was back and played in his final provincial final. [[Waterford GAA|Waterford]] provided the opposition on that occasion and, once again, Clare almost escaped with the victory. Waterford, however, went on to win the game by 3-5 to 2-5. Doyle retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.
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==Post-playing career==
==Post-playing career==
In retirement from playing ‘Goggles’ Doyle maintained a keen interest in the game as he came to be regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time. Long after his playing days were over the [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] celebrated its centenary year in 1984. Throughout the year a series of special events were held while special team selections were also named. While a special [[GAA Hurling Team of the Century]] was named, a special team of players who never won an [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal was also selected. Doyle’s brilliance as a player was recognised when he was picked in the left corner-back position on that team. Six years later in 1990 Doyle’s reputation was further cemented when he was the recipient of the [[GAA All-Time All-Star Award (Hurling)|GAA All-Time All-Star]] award. Past winners of the award included [[Mick Mackey]], [[Jack Lynch]] and [[Jim Langton]].
In retirement from playing ‘Goggles’ Doyle maintained an interest in the game.{{fact|date=June 2018}} Long after his playing days were over, the [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] celebrated its centenary year in 1984. Throughout the year a series of special events were held while special team selections were also named. While a special [[GAA Hurling Team of the Century]] was named, a special team of players who never won an [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal was also selected. Doyle's contribution as a player was recognised when he was picked in the left corner-back position on that team. Six years later in 1990, Doyle's reputation was further recognised when he was the recipient of the [[GAA All-Time All-Star Award (Hurling)|GAA All-Time All-Star]] award.


1995 was a special year for 89-year-old Doyle and for Clare hurling. That year’s Munster final saw Clare captain [[Anthony Daly (hurler)|Anthony Daly]] bridge a sixty-three-year gap since Doyle captained Clare to the provincial crown. Doyle was also present in [[Croke Park]] as Clare later defeated [[Offaly GAA|Offaly]] to win their first All-Ireland title since 1914.
1995 was a special year for 89-year-old Doyle and for Clare hurling. That year's Munster final saw Clare captain [[Anthony Daly (hurler)|Anthony Daly]] bridge a sixty-three-year gap since Doyle captained Clare to the provincial crown. Doyle was also present in [[Croke Park]] as Clare later defeated [[Offaly GAA|Offaly]] to win their first All-Ireland title since 1914.{{fact|date=June 2018}}

==References==
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John Joe "Goggles" Doyle
Personal information
Irish name Seán Seosamh Ó Dúil
Sport Hurling
Position Left corner-back
Born 14 June 1906
Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland
Died 11 August 2000 (aged 94)
Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
Nickname Goggles
Occupation Social welfare worker
Club(s)
Years Club
Newmarket-on-Fergus
Club titles
Clare titles 6
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1926-1938
Clare
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 1
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 1

John Joe "Goggles" Doyle (14 June 1906 – 11 August 2000) was an Irish hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Clare senior team.

Doyle made his first appearance for the team during the 1926 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1938 championship. During that time he won one Munster medal. Doyle was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level Doyle is a six-time county club championship medalist with Newmarket-on-Fergus.

In retirement from playing Doyle was recognised as one of a number of the "greatest players never to have won an All-Ireland medal". In 1990 Doyle was presented with the GAA All-Time All-Star Award.

Playing career

Club

‘Goggles’ Doyle played his club hurling with his local club in Newmarket-on-Fergus. He won his first senior county title in 1925, the first of a three-in-a-row for Newmarket. Doyle captured another set of back-to-back county medals in 1930 and 1931. He won his sixth and final county championship title in 1936.

Inter-county

Doyle first came to prominence for the Clare senior inter-county team in 1926 when he made championship debut. Clare's campaign finished early that season; however, in 1927 Doyle's side reached the Munster final. Cork provided the opposition on that occasion and went on to win the game by 5-3 to 3-4.

1928 saw Clare take on Cork for the second consecutive year in the Munster final. That year Doyle's side nearly pulled off a shock result, however, both sides finished level after recording 2-2.[citation needed] The replay saw Clare beaten by Cork trounced 6-4 to 2-2.

Two years later in 1930 Doyle was back in the provincial decider. Tipperary were the opponents on that occasion, however, a scoreline of 6-4 to 2-8 gave victory to Tipperary.

In 1932 Doyle was appointed captain of the Clare senior hurling team. For the fourth time in six years Clare reached the Munster final. Once again, Cork, a team that had defeated Doyle's side on several occasions, provided the opposition. The game itself saw Clare triumph for the first time since 1914. A score line of 5-2 to 4-1 gave Doyle his first Munster medal. The subsequent All-Ireland semi-final saw Clare emerge victorious over Galway by 9-4 to 4-14. This victory allowed Clare to advance to the All-Ireland final where Kilkenny provided the opposition. In a low-scoring game, Clare's Tull Considine scored two goals and was foiled for what would almost certainly have been a third. These goals were negated by Kilkenny's three goal-scoring players Matty Power, Martin White and Lory Meagher. The final score of 3-3 to 2-3 gave victory to Kilkenny.

Clare went into decline following this game as Limerick emerged as the dominant force in Munster. In 1938 Doyle was back and played in his final provincial final. Waterford provided the opposition on that occasion and, once again, Clare almost escaped with the victory. Waterford, however, went on to win the game by 3-5 to 2-5. Doyle retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.

Provincial

Doyle also lined out with Munster in the inter-provincial hurling competition. He first played for his province in 1929 as Munster defeated Leinster to win the Railway Cup. It was the first of three successive Railway Cup medals for Doyle. He won a fourth and final medal in 1934.

Post-playing career

In retirement from playing ‘Goggles’ Doyle maintained an interest in the game.[citation needed] Long after his playing days were over, the Gaelic Athletic Association celebrated its centenary year in 1984. Throughout the year a series of special events were held while special team selections were also named. While a special GAA Hurling Team of the Century was named, a special team of players who never won an All-Ireland medal was also selected. Doyle's contribution as a player was recognised when he was picked in the left corner-back position on that team. Six years later in 1990, Doyle's reputation was further recognised when he was the recipient of the GAA All-Time All-Star award.

1995 was a special year for 89-year-old Doyle and for Clare hurling. That year's Munster final saw Clare captain Anthony Daly bridge a sixty-three-year gap since Doyle captained Clare to the provincial crown. Doyle was also present in Croke Park as Clare later defeated Offaly to win their first All-Ireland title since 1914.[citation needed]

References

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Clare Senior Hurling Captain
1932
Succeeded by
Awards
Preceded by GAA All-Time All-Star Award
1990
Succeeded by