John O'Keeffe (Cork hurler)

John O'Keeffe (20 June 1895 - 25 October 1973) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.

John O'Keeffe
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Caoimh
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born 20 June 1895
Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland
Died 25 October 1973 (aged 78)
Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Occupation Labourer
Club(s)
Years Club
Carrigtwohill
Club titles
Cork titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1919-1924
Cork 11 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 1

O'Keeffe made his first appearance for the team during the 1919 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1924 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and two Munster medals.[1][2]

At club level O'Keeffe was a one-time county championship medalist with Carrigtwohill.

O'Keeffe's father, Paddy, also played with Cork and won an All-Ireland medal in 1893. They were the first father and son combination to achieve the distinction of capturing All-Ireland winners' medals.

References

  1. "Cork GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 16 February 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
  2. "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2012.


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