Career
He also represented Ireland in an exhibition series versus the combined Universities. His main asset was his ability to solo run at great length, before setting up a team mate, or scoring himself. Along with players such as Frankie Donnelly, he was one of the first generation of Tyrone players to make an impact on the All-Ireland stage.
He first made his name as a schoolboy in the first ever Hogan Cup final - an unorthodox place for a player to cement a reputation.
He was playing for Saint Patrick"s, Armagh, against Saint Jarliath"s, Tuam. His personal scoring tally was 3-4, out of Armagh"s 3-12, inspiring them to a four-point victory.
His mark on the school"s competition has been rewarded by having the MacRory Cup matches" Manitoba of the Match award named after him. A School teacher he served as Headmaster of Christian Brothers, Dungannon the Iggy Jones Room", in O"Neill Park, Dungannon is also named in his honour.
