Charlie Nelligan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charlie Nelligan
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 26, 1957(1957-02-26)
Age	67
Birthplace	Castleisland
Country	Ireland
Birth City	County Kerry
Horoscope	Aquarius

Charlie Nelligan Biography

Charlie Nelligan is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on February 26, 1957 in Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland. Charlie Nelligan (born 1957 in Castleisland, County Kerry) is a famous Irish former athlete. He played Gaelic soccer with his club in the local area Castleisland Desmonds and was a player in the Kerry senior inter- county team between 1974 and 1991. The player also played soccer at Home Farm in Dublin and as part of Ireland’s Irish professional team.

Nelligan took home the provincial title for under-21s for the third time in 1977 after the defeat by two goals of Cork. Kerry then qualified for a third straight All-Ireland final, with Down as the opponent. A score of 1-11-1-5 line handed Kerry the win and Nelligan the third All-Ireland under-21 medal.

In 1978 Nelligan made it four-in-a-row in Munster as Kerry retained their under-21 provincial crown at the expense of Cork again. He later lined out in a fourth consecutive All-Ireland final. Roscommon provided the opposition on that occasion, however, a close game developed. At the final whistle Kerry were defeated narrowly by 1–9 to 1–8.

Nelligan also lined out with Munster in the inter-provincial football competition and enjoyed much success. He first lined out with his province in 1979, however, Munster were defeated on that occasion. Nelligan’s side lost out again in 1980, however, in 1981 he won his first Railway Cup winners’ medal as Connacht were accounted for. It was the first of two title sin-a-row for Munster and for Liston. He lined out in the next three inter-provincial campaigns also, however, Munster were defeated on all three occasions. Nelligan line dout for Munster again in 1989, however, defeat was his lot

In 1976, Nelligan won the second time he won Munster under-21 titles at the same time as Kerry won their provincial title at the expense of Cork. Nelligan later played in the second All-Ireland final. Kildare offered a chance for the occasion, but they could not compete to Kerry. Nelligan won the second All- Ireland winner’s medal after a 0-14 to 3-1 victory.

Charlie Nelligan Net Worth

Charlie Nelligan is one of the richest Football Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charlie Nelligan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Nelli first gained prominence on the inter-county stage in the 1970s when he was a goalkeeper in the Kerry minor team. He was awarded the Munster championship at the time in the year 1975 after a 3-7-1-11 loss against Cork. Kerry then qualified for an All-Ireland final and Tyrone being the opponent. Kerry was able to secure a 1-10-0-4 win at the day, and earned Nelligan the All-Ireland winners award.

Nelligan made his first inter-county senior debut for Kerry during the 1996 All-Ireland final. Nelligan was an extra player as both teams were hoping to win but the new “Dub” Kevin Moran was causing havoc in Kerry’s Kerry defense. Jimmy Keaveney converted a penalty to propel Dublin to the victory of 3-8 to 0-10 but also a defeat to Kerry.

Two years later in 1978 Nelligan became the first-choice goalkeeper as Kerry faced little competition in the provincial championship once again. A defeat of Cork gave Liston a Munster winners’. Kerry later qualified for a third All- Ireland final in four years, with Nelligan playing in his second championship decider. Old rivals Dublin provided the opposition, however, the game turned into a rout. The game is chiefly remembered for Mikey Sheehy’s sensational goal. The Kerry forward lobbed the ball over the head of Paddy Cullen, who was caught off his line arguing with the referee. Eoin Liston announced his arrival on the inter-county scene and scored a hat-trick of goals. Pat Spillane played all over the field, including goalkeeper after Nelligan was sent off. At the full-time whistle Kerry were the winners by 5–11 to 0–9.

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In 1982 Nelligan won his second National League medal before Kerry secured an eighth consecutive Munster final victory over Cork, giving him a fifth provincial winners’ medal. The All-Ireland final pitted ‘the Kingdom’ against Offaly for the second year in-a-row. Kerry had the upper hand for much of the game and were leading by two points with two minutes left to be played. The game, however, was not over as Offaly substitute Séamus Darby, who had entered the game almost unnoticed, produced the most spectacular of finishes by scoring a late goal. Kerry failed to score again to level the match and Offaly went on to win their third All-Ireland title ever. Kerry’s five-in-a-row dream was shattered.

Facts & Trivia

Charlie Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Charlie Nelligan celebrates birthday on February 26 of every year.

He also played hurling with St Pats and won a Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship with them in 1983

How many All Stars has Charlie Nelligan?

Personal information
Munster titles| 9
All-Irelands| 7
NFL| 3
All Stars| 2

What age is Charlie Nelligan?

65 years (February 26, 1957)