Willie O'Connor
Athlete
1967 –
Who is Willie O'Connor?
Willie O’Connor is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team.
O'Connor made his first appearance for the team during the 1988–89 National League and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement prior to the 2001 championship. During that time he has won three All-Ireland winners' medals, five Leinster winners' medals, one National League winners' medal and four All-Star awards. In 2000 O'Connor captained the team to the All-Ireland title.
At club level O'Connor is a one-time All-Ireland medalist with Glenmore. In addition to this he has also won one Leinster winners' medal and five county championship winners' medals.
O'Connor's brother, Eddie, is also an All-Ireland-winning captain with Kilkenny.
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- Born
- 1967
County Kilkenny - Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Lived in
- County Kilkenny
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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