Pat O'Neill (Dublin footballer) explained

Pat O'Neill
Irish:Pádraig Ó Néill
Sport:Gaelic football
Code:Football
County:Dublin
Province:Leinster
Clposition:-
Club:Civil Service & UCD
Clyears:? -?
Counties:Dublin
Icposition:Left half back
Icyears:1969- ?
Icallireland:2
Allstars:?
Birth Date:22 October 1950
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland

Pat O'Neill (born 22 October 1950) is a former Gaelic football manager of and player for the senior Dublin county team. A doctor by profession, he is a sports injuries consultant.[1]

Playing career

O'Neill is most renowned in recent years for his period as manager of the Dublin Senior football panel. He managed Dublin to their 22nd all-Ireland in 1995 against Tyrone. O'Neill had been a selector for the Dublin team before he was appointed as senior manager.

O'Neill had a successful playing career. He lifted the Sam Maguire Cup on two occasions for Dublin, in 1976 and 1977.[2] He won two National football league medal with Dublin in 1978 and in 1976. He received an All-Stars Award for his skills in 1977.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O'Neill rubbishes Dublin rumours. Roche. Frank. 29 September 2008. Evening Herald. 20 November 2010.
  2. Web site: Dublin senior All-Ireland titles. Hogan Stand. 20 November 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100409101228/http://www.hoganstand.com/Dublin/Profile.aspx. 9 April 2010.