Matthew Anthony Herbert was an Irish Fianna Fail politician and hurler, who played as a full-forward for the Limerick senior team.
12 Facts About Tony Herbert
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Tony Herbert arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team.
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Tony Herbert made his senior debut during the 1939 Oireachtas Cup.
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Tony Herbert went on to play a key role for Limerick for a brief period, before later joining the Dublin senior team, and won one All-Ireland medal, two Leinster medals and one Munster medal.
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Tony Herbert's retirement came following the conclusion of the 1954 championship.
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Whilst still a player, Tony Herbert became involved in team management and coaching.
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Tony Herbert trained and coached the Dublin minor hurling team to Leinster success in 1952.
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Tony Herbert's uncle, Paddy Kenneally, was an All-Ireland medalist with Kerry in Gaelic football.
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Tony Herbert was elected to Seanad Eireann in 1977 by the Labour Panel.
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Tony Herbert lost his seat at the 1981 election but was re-elected to the 16th Seanad at the 1982 election.
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Tony Herbert lost his seat again at the 1983 election.
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At the time of his death Tony Herbert was Limerick's oldest All-Ireland medalist, while he was the last surviving member of the 1940 All-Ireland-winning team.