Patrick "Podge" Byrne (21 June 1903 – 16 January 1962) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back and midfielder for the

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senior team from 1927 until 1937. Byrne made his first appearance for the team during the 1927 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, seven Leinster medals and one

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medal. Byrne enjoyed a two-decade long career with Dicksboro, winning two county championship medals. His brother, Eddie Byrne, also played hurling with Kilkenny.

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1903 births 1962 deaths Dicksboro hurlers Kilkenny inter-county hurlers Leinster inter-provincial hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners {{Kilkenny-hurling-bio-stub