Con O'Callaghan (hurler)

Con 'Callan' O'Callaghan
Personal information
Sport Hurling
Position Forward
Born Cork, Ireland
Nickname Callan
Club(s)
Years Club
1880s-1890s Redmonds
Club titles
Cork titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1892 Cork 2
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 1
All-Irelands 1

Con 'Callan' O'Callaghan was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Redmonds and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team for one season in 1892.

Playing career

Club

O'Callaghan played his club hurling with the famous Redmonds club and enjoyed some success. He won a county senior championship title in 1892.

Inter-county

O'Callaghan first came to prominence on the inter-county scene with Cork as part of the Redmond's selection in 1892. That year he lined out in his first provincial decider with All-Ireland champions Kerry providing the opposition. An exciting game developed, however, at full-time Cork were the champions by 5-3 to 2-5.[1] It was O'Callaghan's first, and only, Munster title. Cork's next game was an All-Ireland final meeting with Dublin. The game was a controversial one as referee Dan Fraher changed his mind after initially awarding a goal to Cork. He eventually decided that the GAA's Central Council should decide the matter. Dublin, however, had walked off the field and, because of this, Cork were awarded the title. It gave O'Callaghan a coveted All-Ireland title.[2]

Sources

References

  1. "Senior Hurling - Munster Final Winning Teams (1887-2007)". Munster GAA. Archived from the original on July 19, 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
  2. "Cork Hurling Profile". www.hoganstand.com. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
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