Liam Bennett

Liam Bennett (1950–2006) was a former Wexford senior hurler. He was a Faythe Harriers club member and was a member of the Model side that reached successive All-Ireland finals in 1976 and 1977. He also won the All-Ireland minor final in 1968. He was a popular painter and sign-writer and was also a keen cyclist. He fell suddenly ill while out cycling and later died at Wexford General Hospital.

Wexford – 1976 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship runners-up

1 J. Nolan 2 T. O’Connor 3 W. Murphy 4 J. Prendergast 5 L. Bennett 6 M. Jacob 7 C. Doran 8 N. Buggy 9 B. Rowesome 10 J. Murphy 11 M. Quigley 12 J. Quigley 13 M. Butler 14 T. Doran (c) 15 C. Keogh Subs used D. Rowesome for C. Keogh M. Casey for B. Rowesome Subs not used H. Butler P. Kavanagh T. Byrne T. Walsh A. Doyle M. Furlong J. Conran

Wexford – 1977 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship runners-up

Subs used: 17 J. Russell for J. Prendergast; 20 M. Casey for J. Murphy; 18 E. Walsh for D. Bernie

Subs not used: 16 H. Butler; 19 B. Rowesome; 21 T. Kavanagh; 22 J. Conran; 24 D. Rowesome; 25 P. Hanrick

Coach: T. Neville
Trainer: N. Power

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