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Nicky Behan

Nicholas Behan (born 1946) was an Irish Gaelic footballer and hurler. At club level, he played with Allenwood and he also lined out as a dual player with various Kildare teams.

Career

McTeague had his first success at club level in 1964 when he won a Kildare MFC title with St Mary's. He later progressed to adult level Gaelic football with Allenwood. Behan played his club hurling with Éire Óg-Corrachoill and won six Kildare SHC medals between 1964 and 1971.

At inter-county level, Behan was part of the Kildare team that won consecutive Leinster U21FC titles as well as the All-Ireland U21FC title in 1965. Behan added an All-Ireland JHC medal to his collection after beating Warwickshire in the 1966 All-Ireland junior final. An All-Ireland IHC medal followed in 1969, having earlier claimed the Division 2 league title.

Honours

St Mary's
  • Kildare Minor Football Championship: 1964
Éire Óg-Corrachoill
Kildare

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