Tommy Tubridy
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Restaurant trade | ||
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| Years | County | ||
1970s–1990 | Clare | ||
Tommy Tubridy is a former Gaelic footballer who played senior football for Clare over a twelve-year period that lasted until 1990.[1]
Tubridy played in the "Milltown Massacre", a game against Kerry in which Clare let in nine goals that contributed to a 32-point loss.[2]
His son David also played for Clare, making his debut in 2007.[1]
He and David are involved in the restaurant trade.[1] They run Tubridy's Bar & Restaurant in Doonbeg.[2][3] Visitors have included Ken Griffey Jr., Dan Marino, Ger Loughnane's 1990s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners and Jim Gavin's 2010s All-Ireland SFC winners.[2]
Around September/October 2020, Tubridy tested positive for COVID-19.[4][1] He had been away with his wife Bridget and became symptomatic after their return, then tested positive, with his wife and son David later joining him as COVID-19 positive.[4] His symptoms included headaches and a cough.[4]
