Henry Downey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henry Downey
Occupation	Gaelic Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1966(1966-12-27)
Age	58
Birthplace	Lavey, County Londonderry
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Henry Downey Biography

Henry Downey is one of the most popular and richest Gaelic Football Player who was born on December 27, 1966 in Lavey, County Londonderry, Ireland. Henry Downey, born 27 December 1966, is an Irish former dual GAA footballer. He is best known for his Gaelic footballing for Derry’s senior football team in late 1980s, early 1990s, and early 2000s. He usually played at the centre back. He was captain of the 1993 All-Ireland Championship- winning team from Derry. He was also awarded two Ulster Senior Football Championships (1993 & 1998), four National League (1992, 1995, 1996 & 2000) medals along with Derry.

Downey was a member of Derry’s side that won four national leagues in 8 years (1992-95, 1996, 2000) and was the team captain in 1992 and 1996. In the 1998 National League decider, Downey and Derry were runners-up to Offaly.

Downey was a club footballer and hurler with Erin’s Own GAC Lavey. He won the 1991 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship. He was one of the few players to achieve this rare double of inter-county and club All-Ireland. In 1993, Downey almost won both competitions. However, Lavey lost in the All- Ireland club after they had won the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship the second time. Downey won four Derry Senior Football Championship medals and 12 Derry Senior Hurling Championship silvers together with Lavey.

Henry Downey Net Worth

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

Downey was educated at St. Patrick’s College in Maghera. He won two consecutive MacRory cups (1984 and 1985). They were runners-up at the 1984 Hogan Cup final. He went to Queens University Belfast, where he won the Sigerson Cup.

Downey won the Ulster Under 21 Hurling Championship in 1986 with Derry, defeating Antrim along the way. In the semi-final at Loughguile he scored 0-12 against Antrim, while his brother Seamus scored 1-03 in a 2-20 to 1-06 win. After a reply, they beat Down in final; 3-09 to 1-02.

Downey won an All-star in 1993 at centre back and was named 1993 Texaco Footballer of the Year. He also won Footballer of the Year at the 1993 Ulster GAA Writer’s Association Awards.

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Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Gaelic Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Henry Downey celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

Top Facts about Henry Downey

1. Henry Downey is a former dual player of Gaelic games.
2. He played for the Derry senior football and hurling teams.
3. Downey won two All-Ireland Senior Football Championships with Derry.
4. He also won three Ulster Senior Football Championships with Derry.
5. Downey was named an All-Star in 1993 and 1998.
6. He was captain of the Derry team that won the 1993 All-Ireland title.
7. Downey won four National Football League titles with Derry.
8. He also won one National Hurling League title with Derry.
9. In total, Downey made over 100 appearances for the Derry football team.
10. He retired from inter-county football in 2000 after a career spanning over a decade.