Mackey, Mick (1912–1982)

Irish hurler, born in Castleconnel, County Limerick. Mackey was rated alongside Christy Ring as one of the game's greatest exponents. He made his debut for Limerick at the age of 18 in a national league game against Kilkenny in 1930, but was reduced to playing club football with the local side Ahane for another two years before regaining his place. Alongside his brother, John, he was on the losing side to Kilkenny in 1932, but in 1934 he collected his first senior All-Ireland Championship medal when Limerick beat Dublin in the replay. There were further successes in 1936 and 1940 when he captained the side.