Shane McGovern (born 1992) is an
Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper with the
Westmeath senior team.
Born in
Crookedwood
Crookedwood () is a small village in County Westmeath on the R394 regional road. Historically it was called ''Taghmon'' (), after the townland it occupies.
Geography
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County Westmeath
"Noble above nobility"
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, McGovern first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Coláiste Mhuire in
Mullingar. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of nineteen when he first linked up with the Westmeath under-21 team. McGovern made his senior debut during the
2012 championship.
At club level McGovern plays with
Crookedwood
Crookedwood () is a small village in County Westmeath on the R394 regional road. Historically it was called ''Taghmon'' (), after the townland it occupies.
Geography
Overlooked by the dominating hill of Knockeyon to the north, the village r ...
.
References
1992 births
Living people
Westmeath inter-county hurlers
Hurling goalkeepers
Crookedwood hurlers
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