Francis Conlan (4 July 1883 – 28 February 1953) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a left corner-forward for the Kildare senior team.[1]

Frank "Joyce" Conlan
Personal information
Irish name Prionsias Ó Conalláin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Left corner-forward
Born (1883-07-04)4 July 1883
Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
Died 28 February 1953(1953-02-28) (aged 69)
Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
Nickname Joyce
Occupation Weighmaster
Club(s)
Years Club
Roseberry
Club titles
Kildare titles 9
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1903-1921
Kildare
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 3
All-Irelands 2

Regarded as one of Kildare's greatest-ever players, Conlan made his first appearance for the team during the 1903 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1921 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and three Leinster medals. Conlan was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level, Conlan played with Roseberry, winning nine county club championship medals.

References

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  1. ^ "1921 Age and beauty". Eircom experience website. Retrieved 27 December 2012.