Jerry O'Connor

Athlete

1979 –

80

Who is Jerry O'Connor?

Jerry O'Connor is an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team. He is regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation.

O'Connor made his first appearance for the team during the 2000 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement following the conclusion of the 2011 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals, four Munster medals and three All-Star awards.

At club level O'Connor is an All-Ireland medalist with Newtownshandrum. In addition to this he has also won three Munster medals and four county championship medals.

His twin brother Ben O'Connor and his younger sister Paula O'Connor also won All-Ireland medals with Cork in hurling and camogie respectively. His father Bernie O'Connor also played underage hurling with Cork.

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Born
Jan 25, 1979
County Cork
Siblings
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Lived in
  • County Cork

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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