Matthew David Kiely is an Irish former international rugby union player.

Dave Kiely
Full nameMatthew David Kiely
Place of birthCork, Ireland
UniversityUniversity College Cork
Occupation(s)Surgeon
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing-forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–63 Ireland 5 (0)

Kiely is a native of Cork and played his rugby for University College Cork during his medical studies. He won five Ireland caps, debuting against Wales in the 1962 Five Nations, a delayed match which didn't take place until November due to a smallpox epidemic in Wales. His other international matches all came in the 1963 Five Nations.[1] He was a Munster representative player, as was his younger brother Paddy.[2]

A surgeon by profession, Kiely was an amateur golfer.[3][4]

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References

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  1. ^ "More Munster changes". Belfast News-Letter. 1 November 1957.
  2. ^ "Dave Hewitt To Have Operation". Belfast Telegraph. 12 November 1962.
  3. ^ "Favourites Go Through". Irish Independent. 4 May 1974.
  4. ^ "Superb Kissock marches on". Belfast News-Letter. 30 July 1974.
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