John O'Driscoll (Gaelic footballer) explained

Code:Football
Sport:Gaelic football
John O'Driscoll
Irish:Seán Ó Drisceoil
Fullname:John O'Driscoll
Feet:5
Inches:10
Occupation:Bank official
County:Cork
Province:Munster
Club:Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh
Muskerry
Clposition:Forward
Clyears:1985-2012
Clcounty:0
Colleges:Thomond College
Counties:Cork
Icposition:Full-forward
Icyears:1986-1997
Icapps(Points):29 (6-29)
Icprovince:7
Icallireland:2
Nfl:1
Allstars:0
Birth Date:1967 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland

John O'Driscoll (born 1 August 1967[1]) is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer. At club level he played with Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh, divisional side Muskerry and at inter-county level with the Cork senior football team.

Career

O'Driscoll first played Gaelic football to a high standard as a boarder at Coláiste Íosagáin in Ballyvourney. At club level, he progressed from the juvenile and underage grades to adult level with the Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh club. O'Driscoll won Mid Cork JAFC titles in 1992, 1994 and 2005.[2] He also earned selection to the Muskerry divisional team.[3]

O'Driscoll first played for Cork as a member of the minor team in 1984. He was still eligible for the grade the following year and was as at midfield on the team beaten by Mayo in the 1985 All-Ireland minor final.[4] O'Driscoll immediately progressed to Cork's under-21 team and claimed an All-Ireland U21FC medal after beating Offaly in 1986.[5]

O'Driscoll's senior team career was plagued by injury, however, it coincided with a golden age for Cork.[6] He was part of the team when Cork claimed back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles in 1989 and 1990. O'Driscoll also won seven Munster SFC medals, a joint-record for a Cork player, as well as a National Football League titles in 1989.[7]

O'Driscoll was just 19-years-old when he was selected for the Ireland international rules football team that beat Australia in the 1986 International Rules Series.[8] He was also included on the Munster inter-provincial team, but ended his career without a Railway Cup medal.[9]

Honours

Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh

1992, 1994, 2005

Cork

1989, 1990

1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995

1988-89

1986

1986

1985

Notes and References

  1. News: The men who carry Cork's hopes. The Corkman. 17 September 1993. 29 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Bragging rights at stake in Muskerry ‘clasaiceach’. Irish Examiner. 13 April 2009. 28 September 2024.
  3. Web site: John O'Driscoll. Hogan Stand. 13 August 1993. 28 September 2024.
  4. Web site: Minor Football. Munster GAA website. 28 September 2024.
  5. Web site: Under-21 Football. Munster GAA website. 28 September 2024.
  6. Web site: A fantastic football 15 of Rebels who were overlooked for All-Stars. Echo Live. 21 June 2020. 28 September 2024.
  7. Web site: Senior Football. Munster GAA website. 28 September 2024.
  8. Web site: Teenager who shook Aussies. Irish Independent. 16 October 2005. 28 September 2024.
  9. Web site: Railway Cup Football. Munster GAA website. 28 September 2024.