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Mick Spain (1932 - 5 February 2011) was an Irish hurler who played at senior level for the Offaly county team. Born in Kilcormac,
County Offaly County Offaly (; ga, Contae Uíbh Fhailí) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Eastern and Midland Region and the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It was formerly known as King's County, in hono ...
, Spain first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team before later joining the junior side. He made his senior debut during the 1954 championship. Spain went on to play a key role for Offaly but enjoyed little success. At club level Spain had a lengthy career with Kilcormac–Killoughey. Throughout his career Spain made 8 championship appearances for Offaly. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1963 championship. In retirement from playing Spain became involved in refereeing at club and inter-county levels.


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Spain, Mick 1932 births 2011 deaths All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final referees ESB people Hurling referees Kilcormac-Killoughey hurlers Offaly inter-county hurlers