Career
Born in Boherlahan, County, Wade first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the junior side. He joined the senior panel during the 1931 championship.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on four occasions.
At club level he was a seven-time cham pionship medallist with. He began his club career with Boherlahan-Dualla.
Wade retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1946 championship.