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{{Short description|Irish hurler (1943–2024)}}
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'''Peter O'Sullivan''' (born 1943) is an ] retired ] who played as a goalkeeper for the ] senior team.


'''Peter O'Sullivan''' (1943 – 7 July 2024) was an Irish ] and coach. At club level he played with ] and was also a member of the ].
O'Sullivan joined the team as sub goalkeeper during the ], however, he didn't take over as first-choice goalkeeper until the end of the decade. He retained that position until his retirement after the ]. During that time he won one ] medal and one ] medal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hoganstand.com/tipperary/Profile.aspx|title=County profile: Tipperary|date=|publisher=Hogan Stand website|accessdate=14 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://munster.gaa.ie/history/sh_teams/|title=Munster Senior Hurling|date=|publisher=Munster GAA website|accessdate=14 May 2012}}</ref>


⚫ ==Club career==
At club level O'Sullivan enjoyed a lengthy career with ].
O'Sullivan began his club career at juvenile level with the Rosgreen club, winning a West Tipperary U15HC title in 1957. He later transferred to the ] club and was part of the Cashel minor team that won three successive West Tipperary MAHC titles between 1959 and 1961, however, the club failed to secure a County MAHC title during that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/olive/APA/INA/Default.aspx#panel=document|title=Roscrea minors in third successive final|publisher=Nenagh Guardian|date=24 September 1960|access-date=8 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref>


By that stage, O'Sullivan had already progressed to the Cashel King Cormacs adult team. He was part of five ]-winning teams between 1965 and 1980, however, a ] title eluded the club following these wins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seamusjking.com/sjk-articles/2016/5/28/span-classposttitlepeter-osullivans-impressive-sporting-achievementsspanwest-senior-hurling-final-program-august-31st-2008|title=Peter O'Sullivan's impressive sporting achievements|publisher=Séamus J. King website|date=|access-date=8 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref> O'Sullivan retired from club hurling with Cashel in December 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/olive/APA/INA/Default.aspx#panel=document|title=Peter O'Sullivan retires|publisher=Tipperary Star|date=13 December 1980|access-date=8 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref>
⚫ ==Playing career==
⚫ ===Club===


⚫ ==Inter-county career==
O'Sullivan played his club ] with his local ] club.
O'Sullivan began his inter-county career with ] at ] in 1961. He won a ] medal that year after a 23-point defeat of ] in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://munster.gaa.ie/history/minor-hurling/|title=Minor hurling|publisher=Munster GAA website|date=|access-date=8 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref> His minor career ended with a 3-13 to 0-15 defeat by ] in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kilkennygaa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2010-1961-MH.pdf|title=1961 All-Ireland minor hurling champions|publisher=Kilkenny GAA website|date=|access-date=8 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref> O'Sullivan immediately progressed to the intermediate team and was in goal when Tipperary beat ] by 1-10 to 1-07 in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://munster.gaa.ie/history/intermediate-hurling/|title=Intermediate hurling|publisher=Munster GAA website|date=|accessdate=9 July 2010|first=|last=}}</ref>


O'Sullivan's performances for the intermediate team resulted in an immediate call-up to the ] for Tipperary's ] defeat of ] in 1963. He was selected in goal the following year on Tipperary's inaugural ] and ended the campaign with a winners' medal after an 8-09 to 3-01 defeat of Wexford in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://munster.gaa.ie/history/u20h_teams/|title=Under-21 hurling|publisher=Munster GAA website|date=|accessdate=9 July 2010|first=|last=}}</ref> O'Sullivan was also understudy goalkeeper to ] for Tipperary's ]-] double in 1964. He was again reserve goalkeeper the following year when Tipperary retained their National League and All-Ireland titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hoganstand.com/Tipperary/Profile|title=Tipperary profile|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=|accessdate=10 July 2010|first=|last=}}</ref>
⚫ ===Inter-county===


O'Sullivan was dropped from the senior team after Tipperary's bid for a third successive All-Ireland SHC title ended in 1966, however, he returned to the intermediate team in 1967. He earned a recall to the senior team in 1970 and came established himself as first-choice goalkeeper after coming on as a substitute for John O'Donoghue in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tipphurling.weebly.com/tipp-teams-1970---1979.html|title=Tipp teams: 1970-1979|publisher=Premier View|date=|accessdate=10 July 2010|first=|last=}}</ref> O'Sullivan won his first ] medal on the field of play after a one-point defeat of ] in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://munster.gaa.ie/history/senior-hurling/|title=Senior hurling|publisher=Munster GAA website|date=|accessdate=9 July 2010|first=|last=}}</ref> He ended the season with his first All-Ireland SHC medal on the field of play, after Tipperary beat Kilkenny by 5-17 to 5-14 in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-20418952.html|title=When Tipp edged Keher-inspired Kilkenny in 10-goal final thriller|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=2 September 2016|accessdate=9 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref>
O'Sullivan first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Tipperary minor hurling team in the early 1960s. He won a ] title in this grade in 1961, following a 7-11 to 1-6 trouncing of fierce rivals ].<ref>{{cite book| first=Donegan| last=Des| title=The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games| publisher=DBA Publications| year=2005| id= | page=39}}</ref> Tipp subsequently lined out against ] in the All-Ireland minor decider. A high-scoring game developed over the hour, however, O'Sullivan let in three goals and Kilkenny emerged victorious by 3-13 to 0-15.<ref>''The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games'' p. 29</ref>


O'Sullivan's inter-county career ended in November 1972 when he received severe burns to his hands and face in a workplace accident.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/olive/APA/INA/Default.aspx#panel=document|title=O'Sullivan injured|publisher=Nationalist and Munster Advertiser|date=11 November 1972|accessdate=9 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref>
O'Sullivan later joined the county under-21 team. Here he won a ] title in the inaugural year of the competition in 1964, following an 8-9 to 3-1 thrashing of ].<ref>''The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games'' p. 48</ref> An All-Ireland final appearance beckoned, with ] providing the opposition. That game also turned into a rout, as Tipp won easily by 8-9 to 3-1.<ref>''The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games'' p. 42</ref> The victory gave O'Sullivan's a coveted ] under-21 winners' medal.


⚫ ==Inter-provincial career==
O'Sullivan subsequently joined the Tipperary senior inter-county team, making his debut as a substitute in the Munster final defeat by Cork in 1970. He became the first-choice goalkeeper on the team in 1971 and it proved to be a successful year. That year he started in his first full Munster final against ]. An exciting game developed, however, at the full-time whistle Tipp were the 4-16 to 3-18 winners.<ref>''The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games'' p. 26</ref> Kilkenny provided the opposition against Tipperary in the subsequent All-Ireland final, the first to be broadcast in colour by ]. In an exciting and high-scoring game Tipp relied on two freak goals to capture a 5-17 to 5-14 victory. The game itself is still remembered for the image of ] discarding his worn-out boots and playing the last few minutes of the match in his bare feet. The victory gave O'Sullivan a coveted senior ] winners' medal in the senior grade.<ref>{{cite book| first=Eoghan| last=Corry| title=The GAA Book of Lists| publisher=Hodder Headline Ireland| year=2005| id= | page=357}}</ref>
O'Sullivan's performances at inter-county level resulted in his selection for ] in their ] defeat by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://munster.gaa.ie/history/railway-cup-hurling/|title=Railway Cup Hurling|publisher=Munster GAA website|date=|access-date=12 March 2022|first=|last=}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
Tipperary quickley surrendered their Munster and All-Ireland titles in 1972, and O'Sullivan was replaced as goalkeeper in 1973.
O'Sullivan enjoyed his first coaching success when he was part of the ] management team when the club won the ] title in 1982. He became involved on inter-county coaching in 1985 when he was appointed as a ] with the Tipperary junior team. Tipperary claimed the ] title during his tenure, however, the team was beaten by Wexford in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://munster.gaa.ie/history/jh_teams/|title=Junior hurling|date=|publisher=Munster GAA website|access-date=18 August 2021|first=|last=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hoganstand.com/Wexford/Profile|title=Wexford profile|date=|publisher=Hogan Stand website|access-date=18 August 2021|first=|last=}}</ref> O'Sullivan returned to club management with Cashel King Cormacs in 1988 and helped guide the team to the West Tipperary SHC title that year.


⚫ ==Death==
⚫ ===Inter-provincial===
O'Sullivan died on 7 July 2024, at the age of 81.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tippfm.com/featured-2/ireland-winning-tipperary-goalkeeper-peter-osullivan-passes-away/|title=All-Ireland winning Tipperary goalkeeper Peter O’Sullivan passes away|date=8 July 2024|publisher=Tipp FM|access-date=9 July 2024|first=|last=}}</ref>


==Honours==
O'Sullivan also lined out with ] in the inter-provincial hurling championship. He played in the ] final of 1972, however, ] won the title by 3-12 to 1-10.<ref>''The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games'' p. 82</ref>
⚫ ===Player===
;Cashel King Cormacs
*]: 1965, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1980
*West Tipperary Minor A Hurling Championship: 1959, 1960, 1961

;Tipperary
*]: ], ], ]
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===Management===
;Seán Treacys
*]: 1982

;Cashel King Cormacs
*]: 1988

;Tipperary
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Latest revision as of 02:46, 5 December 2024

Irish hurler (1943–2024)

Peter O'Sullivan
Personal information
Irish name Peadar Ó Súilleabháin
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born 1943 (1943)
Cashel,
County Tipperary, Ireland
Died (aged 81)
Cashel,
County Tipperary, Ireland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Occupation Road worker
Club(s)
Years Club
1959-1980 Cashel King Cormacs
Club titles
Tipperary titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1963-1972 Tipperary 7 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 3
All-Irelands 3
NHL 2
All Stars 0

Peter O'Sullivan (1943 – 7 July 2024) was an Irish hurler and coach. At club level he played with Cashel King Cormacs and was also a member of the Tipperary senior hurling team.

Club career

O'Sullivan began his club career at juvenile level with the Rosgreen club, winning a West Tipperary U15HC title in 1957. He later transferred to the Cashel King Cormacs club and was part of the Cashel minor team that won three successive West Tipperary MAHC titles between 1959 and 1961, however, the club failed to secure a County MAHC title during that time.

By that stage, O'Sullivan had already progressed to the Cashel King Cormacs adult team. He was part of five West Tipperary SHC-winning teams between 1965 and 1980, however, a Tipperary SHC title eluded the club following these wins. O'Sullivan retired from club hurling with Cashel in December 1980.

Inter-county career

O'Sullivan began his inter-county career with Tipperary at minor level in 1961. He won a Munster MHC medal that year after a 23-point defeat of Cork in the final. His minor career ended with a 3-13 to 0-15 defeat by Kilkenny in the 1961 All-Ireland minor final. O'Sullivan immediately progressed to the intermediate team and was in goal when Tipperary beat London by 1-10 to 1-07 in the 1963 All-Ireland intermediate final.

O'Sullivan's performances for the intermediate team resulted in an immediate call-up to the senior team for Tipperary's Oireachtas Cup defeat of Wexford in 1963. He was selected in goal the following year on Tipperary's inaugural under-21 team and ended the campaign with a winners' medal after an 8-09 to 3-01 defeat of Wexford in the 1964 All-Ireland under-21 final. O'Sullivan was also understudy goalkeeper to John O'Donoghue for Tipperary's National Hurling League-All-Ireland SHC double in 1964. He was again reserve goalkeeper the following year when Tipperary retained their National League and All-Ireland titles.

O'Sullivan was dropped from the senior team after Tipperary's bid for a third successive All-Ireland SHC title ended in 1966, however, he returned to the intermediate team in 1967. He earned a recall to the senior team in 1970 and came established himself as first-choice goalkeeper after coming on as a substitute for John O'Donoghue in the 1970 Munster final. O'Sullivan won his first Munster SHC medal on the field of play after a one-point defeat of Limerick in the 1971 Munster final. He ended the season with his first All-Ireland SHC medal on the field of play, after Tipperary beat Kilkenny by 5-17 to 5-14 in the 1971 All-Ireland final.

O'Sullivan's inter-county career ended in November 1972 when he received severe burns to his hands and face in a workplace accident.

Inter-provincial career

O'Sullivan's performances at inter-county level resulted in his selection for Munster in their 1973 Railway Cup final defeat by Leinster.

Coaching career

O'Sullivan enjoyed his first coaching success when he was part of the Seán Treacy's management team when the club won the West Tipperary SHC title in 1982. He became involved on inter-county coaching in 1985 when he was appointed as a selector with the Tipperary junior team. Tipperary claimed the Munster JHC title during his tenure, however, the team was beaten by Wexford in the 1985 All-Ireland junior final. O'Sullivan returned to club management with Cashel King Cormacs in 1988 and helped guide the team to the West Tipperary SHC title that year.

Death

O'Sullivan died on 7 July 2024, at the age of 81.

Honours

Player

Cashel King Cormacs
Tipperary

Management

Seán Treacys
Cashel King Cormacs
Tipperary

References

  1. "Roscrea minors in third successive final". Nenagh Guardian. 24 September 1960. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  2. "Peter O'Sullivan's impressive sporting achievements". Séamus J. King website. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  3. "Peter O'Sullivan retires". Tipperary Star. 13 December 1980. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  4. "Minor hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  5. "1961 All-Ireland minor hurling champions" (PDF). Kilkenny GAA website. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  6. "Intermediate hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
  7. "Under-21 hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
  8. "Tipperary profile". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
  9. "Tipp teams: 1970-1979". Premier View. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
  10. "Senior hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
  11. "When Tipp edged Keher-inspired Kilkenny in 10-goal final thriller". Irish Examiner. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  12. "O'Sullivan injured". Nationalist and Munster Advertiser. 11 November 1972. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  13. "Railway Cup Hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  14. "Junior hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  15. "Wexford profile". Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  16. "All-Ireland winning Tipperary goalkeeper Peter O'Sullivan passes away". Tipp FM. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
Peter O'Sullivan navigation boxes
Tipperary - 1961 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship runners-up
Subs not used
16 P. Delaney
17 T. O'Meara
18 J. Fogarty
19 C. Coleman
20 F. Loughnane
21 G. Spain
22 R. Delaney
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1963 All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Champions (1st title)
Sub used
P. J. Grace for T. Flynn
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1964 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Champions (1st title)
Subs used
20 P. J. Ryan for M. O'Meara
Subs not used
16 J. Ryan
17 R. Buckley
18 S. Shinnors
19 B. Hogan
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1964 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (20th title)
Subs used
16 L. Devaney for L. Kiely
18 M. Lonergan for M. Maher
Subs not used
17 P. O'Sullivan
19 L. Gaynor
20 P. Ryan
Chairman of selectors
P. Leahy
Selectors
M. Kennedy
P. J. Kenny
J. Stapleton
P. O'Dwyer
P. Ryan
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1965 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (21st title)
Subs not used:
16 P. O'Sullivan
17 P. Doyle
18 T. Ryan
19 N. O'Gorman
20 M. Keating
21 J. Dillon
22 S. Mackey
Chairman of selectors
P. Leahy
Selectors
M. Kennedy
P. J. Kenny
J. Stapleton
P. O'Dwyer
P. Ryan
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1971 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (22nd title)
Subs used
18 J. Doyle for S. Hogan
20 P. Byrne for J. Flanagan
Subs not used
16 J. O'Donoghue
17 N. Lane
19 J. Ryan
21 J. Fogarty
22 M. Jones
Coach
D. Nealon
Selectors
T. English
K. Carey
S. Ryan
J. Hennessy
J. Lanigan
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1985 All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship finalist
Subs used
M. Ryan
D. Aherne
Subs not used
J. Seymour
S. O'Brien
M. Harrington
T. Dunne
M. Kelly
P. Bergin
P. Shelly
S. Nolan
Selectors
T. Murphy
P. O'Sullivan
D. Noonan
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