D.J. Stapleton
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D.J. Stapleton was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Erin's Own
and with the Kilkenny
senior inter-county team in the early years of the 20th century.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Erin's Own
Erin's Own GAA
Erin's Own GAA may refer to:* Erin's Own GAA , Antrim GAA club* Erin's Own GAA , Carlow GAA club* Erin's Own GAA , Cork GAA club* Erin's Own GAA , Kilkenny GAA club* Erin's Own GAA , Waterford GAA club...
and with the Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
senior inter-county team in the early years of the 20th century.