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'''Cormac "The Viking" Bonnar''' is a former ] sportsperson. He played senior ] with the ] inter-county team from 1988 until 1992.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cashelkingcormacs.tipperary.gaa.ie/kingcormacslegends.html |title=King Cormac's Legends |publisher=Cashel King Cormacs official website |accessdate=3 February 2010 }}</ref>
'''Cormac Bonnar''' (born 31 May 1959) is an Irish retired ]. His ] and ] career with the ] senior team spanned twelve seasons from 1980 to 1992.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hoganstand.com/county/tipperary/article/index/88775|title=Cormac Bonnar|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=2 July 1993|accessdate=28 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/where-are-they-now-cormac-bonnar-26678218.html|title=Where are they now: Cormac Bonnar|work=Irish Independent|date=5 September 2010|accessdate=28 March 2018}}</ref>


Bonnar first appeared for the ] club at juvenile and underage levels, before eventually joining the club's senior team. The highlight of his club career came in 1991 when he won a ] medal, having earlier won a ] medal. Bonnar later played with ] and ].
==Early life==
Bonnar was one of a family of thirteen, and played his junior hurling for Cashel ] before progressing to the local ] club.<ref name="hogan">{{cite web |url=http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=88775 |publisher=Hogan Stand Magazine |date=2 July 1993 |title=Bonnar, Cormac }}</ref>


Bonnar made his debut on the inter-county scene when he was selected for the Tipperary minor team. He enjoyed one unsuccessful championship season with the minor team before subsequently becoming a ] at under-21 level. With the under-21 hurling team he won back-to-back ] medals in 1979 and 1980. Bonnar subsequently made his senior debut during the ]. Over the course of the following twelve seasons, he won All-Ireland medals in 1989 and 1991. Bonnar also won four ] medals and one ] medal. He played his last game for Tipperary in June 1992, however, he returned to the Tipperary intermediate team for one season in 1997. Bonnar was joined on the Tipperary team for much of his career by his brothers ] and ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hoganstand.com/county/tipperary/article/index/66233|title=Bonnar Bros.|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=5 July 1991|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>
==Playing career==
⚫ ===Club===
He enjoyed some success at underage levels, however, by the end of the county championship in 1987 he had decided to retire from club hurling. The decision was taken, not because he was tired of hurling, but because of the traveling involved. Bonnar’s side played Clonoulty in the first round of the championship and, against all the predictions, beat them and went all the way to the county semi-final. In spite of intending to retire, Bonnar decided to continue club hurling. In 1991 he won a senior ] before later claiming a Munster club hurling title. He later played with ] & ].


After being chosen on the ] inter-provincial team for the first time in 1989, Bonnar made just one further appearance on the team in 1991 and ended his career without a ] medal.
===Inter-county===


==Honours==
Bonnar had played for the ] minor and under-21 hurlers in the late 1970s with some success. In 1980 he won a Munster medal with the under-21 team, before later converting this into an ] medal. Bonnar, however, found it hard to break onto the senior team.
⚫ ===Team===


;Cashel King Cormacs
His performance in the Tipperary county championship in 1988 impressed the inter-county selectors and he was called up for the ] final against ]. Bonnar came on as a substitute late in the game and scored the winning goal. He was retained on the team for the All-Ireland semi-final and the All-Ireland final loss to ]. Bonnar became a regular performer in the ] and won a second Munster title in 1989. This was later converted into his first senior ] medal following a final victory over ]. Bonnar’s performance in the championship earned him his first ] award.
*] (1): ]
*] (1): 1991


;Tipperary
In 1990 Bonnar was dropped from the team for the Munster final against Cork, however, he returned in 1991 and captured a third provincial medal before later winning his second All-Ireland medal following a win over ]. His performance in the championship once again earned Bonnar a second All-Star award. Following Tipp’s defeat by Cork in the 1992 Munster semi-final Bonnar retired from inter-county hurling.
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===Individual===
Bonnar currently lives in ] and is the principal of Miltown Secondary School.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.kerryman.ie/sport/hurling/realist-meyler-plans-for-future-2024959.html |publisher=The Kerryman |title=Realist Meyler plans for future |date=2 January 2010 |first=Damian |last=Stack }}</ref>

;Awards
*] (2): 1989, 1991


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Latest revision as of 23:11, 4 December 2024

Irish retired hurler

Cormac Bonnar
Personal information
Irish name Cormac Ó Cnáimhsí
Sport Hurling
Position Full-forward
Born (1959-05-31) 31 May 1959 (age 65)
Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary, Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Nickname The Viking
Occupation Retired secondary school principal
Club(s)
Years Club
Cashel King Cormacs
St Patrick's
Dr Crokes
Club titles
Tipperary titles 1
Munster titles 1
Colleges(s)
Years College
University College Dublin
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1981–1992 Tipperary 16 (3-06)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 4
All-Irelands 2
NHL 1
All Stars 2
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 00:26, 28 March 2018.

Cormac Bonnar (born 31 May 1959) is an Irish retired hurler. His league and championship career with the Tipperary senior team spanned twelve seasons from 1980 to 1992.

Bonnar first appeared for the Cashel King Cormacs club at juvenile and underage levels, before eventually joining the club's senior team. The highlight of his club career came in 1991 when he won a Munster medal, having earlier won a county championship medal. Bonnar later played with St Patrick's and Dr Crokes.

Bonnar made his debut on the inter-county scene when he was selected for the Tipperary minor team. He enjoyed one unsuccessful championship season with the minor team before subsequently becoming a dual player at under-21 level. With the under-21 hurling team he won back-to-back All-Ireland medals in 1979 and 1980. Bonnar subsequently made his senior debut during the 1980–81 league. Over the course of the following twelve seasons, he won All-Ireland medals in 1989 and 1991. Bonnar also won four Munster medals and one National League medal. He played his last game for Tipperary in June 1992, however, he returned to the Tipperary intermediate team for one season in 1997. Bonnar was joined on the Tipperary team for much of his career by his brothers Colm and Conal.

After being chosen on the Munster inter-provincial team for the first time in 1989, Bonnar made just one further appearance on the team in 1991 and ended his career without a Railway Cup medal.

Honours

Team

Cashel King Cormacs
Tipperary

Individual

Awards

References

  1. "Cormac Bonnar". Hogan Stand. 2 July 1993. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  2. "Where are they now: Cormac Bonnar". Irish Independent. 5 September 2010. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. "Bonnar Bros". Hogan Stand. 5 July 1991. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
Cormac Bonnar navigation boxes
Tipperary - 1988 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship runners-up
Subs used
20 Cormac Bonnar for J. Hayes
Subs not used
16 J. Leamy
17 P. O'Neill
18 R. Stakelum
19 S. Gibson
21 M. Cleary
22 A. Buckley
23 Conal Bonnar
Manager
B. Keating
Selectors
D. Nealon
T. English
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1989 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (23rd title)
Subs used
17 J. Hayes for Cormac Bonnar
20 D. O'Connell for J. Leahy
19 A. Ryan for M. Cleary
Subs not used
16 J. Leamy
18 P. McGrath
21 J. Cormack
22 J. Madden
23 R. Stakelum
Manager
B. Keating
Selectors
D. Nealon
T. English
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
Tipperary - 1991 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (24th title)
Subs used
C. Stakelum for Cormac Bonnar
D. O'Connell for N. English
Subs not used
J. Grace
J. Hayes
M. O'Meara
G. O'Neill
J. Madden
C. O'Donovan
S. Nealon
Manager
B. Keating
Selectors
J. O'Donoghue
D. Nealon
Reference: Tipperary GAA Archives Database searchable by team, year and/or player name.
1989 All-Star Hurling Team
1991 All-Star Hurling Team
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