Tony O'Shaughnessy
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Tony O’Shaughnessy was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club St. Finbarr's
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1952 until 1957.
title following a defeat of three-in-a-row All-Ireland champions Tipperary
in the provincial decider. Dublin
provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland final, however ‘the Dubs’ were completely outclassed by Cork on that occasion. In spite of only leading by three points at half-time Cork won by 2-14 to 0-7 and O'Shaughnessy picked up a coveted All-Ireland
medal.
In 1953 the year began well with O'Shaughnessy collecting a National Hurling League
title and a second consecutive Munster medal. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Galway
take on Cork, however, 'the Rebels' were victorious by 3-3 to 0-8. The game, however, was clouded in controversy due to the injury to the Galway captain, Mick Burke
. After the match at the Gresham Hotel
in Dublin a fight broke out when another Galway player struck Cork's Christy Ring
. The following morning another fight broke out when another member of the Galway panel attempted to hit Ring. The fights, however, ended just as quickly as they had started.
In 1954 Tipperary fell to Cork by 2-8 to 1-8 in the provincial final, giving O'Shaughnessy a third Munster winners' medal in-a-row. A third All-Ireland final appearance beckoned for Cork, with Wexford
providing the opposition. A record attendance of nearly 85,000 people packed into Croke Park
to witness the Munster champions defeating the Leinster champions by 1-9 to 1-6. More importantly for O'Shaughnessy, he had collected his third All-Ireland winners' medal.
Cork lost their provincial crown in 1955, but ‘the Rebels’ were back in 1956 and faced Limerick in the Munster final. O'Shaughnessy, in spite of being appointed captain for the year, missed the game due to injury. Cork won that day and booked their place in the All-Ireland final. Wexford were Cork’s opponents in the All-Ireland final once again and O'Shaughnessy returned for the game. The game has gone down in history as one of the all-time classic games as Christy Ring was bidding for a ninth All-Ireland medal. The game turned on one important incident as the Wexford goalkeeper, Art Foley
, made a miraculous save from a Ring shot and cleared the sliotar up the field to set up another attack. Wexford went on to win the game on a score line of 2-14 to 2-8.
O’Shaughnessy retired from inter-county hurling following Cork’s defeat in the 1957 championship.
in the inter-provincial hurling championship. He first played with his province in 1953. That year Munster defeated Leinster
in the final, giving O'Shaughnessy his first Railway Cup medal. After defeat in 1954 and 1956 O'Shaughnessy added a second Railway Cup medal to his collection in 1957.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club St. Finbarr's
St. Finbarr's GAA
St. Finbarr's National Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland....
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1952 until 1957.
Inter-county
O'Shaughnessy first came to prominence on the inter-county scenen as member of the Cork senior team in 1952. that year he won his first MunsterMunster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title following a defeat of three-in-a-row All-Ireland champions Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
in the provincial decider. Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland final, however ‘the Dubs’ were completely outclassed by Cork on that occasion. In spite of only leading by three points at half-time Cork won by 2-14 to 0-7 and O'Shaughnessy picked up a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal.
In 1953 the year began well with O'Shaughnessy collecting a National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
title and a second consecutive Munster medal. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
take on Cork, however, 'the Rebels' were victorious by 3-3 to 0-8. The game, however, was clouded in controversy due to the injury to the Galway captain, Mick Burke
Mick Burke
Michael "Mick" Burke is an English former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. He represented both England and Great Britain whilst playing club football for Widnes....
. After the match at the Gresham Hotel
Gresham Hotel
The Gresham Hotel is a hotel in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Located on O'Connell Street, the hotel is a Dublin institution. This landmark building has recently been refurbished.-History:...
in Dublin a fight broke out when another Galway player struck Cork's Christy Ring
Christy Ring
Nicholas Christopher Michael Ring , better known as Christy Ring, was a famous Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with the Glen Rovers club from 1941 until 1967 and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1939 until 1963. Ring is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers in...
. The following morning another fight broke out when another member of the Galway panel attempted to hit Ring. The fights, however, ended just as quickly as they had started.
In 1954 Tipperary fell to Cork by 2-8 to 1-8 in the provincial final, giving O'Shaughnessy a third Munster winners' medal in-a-row. A third All-Ireland final appearance beckoned for Cork, with Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
providing the opposition. A record attendance of nearly 85,000 people packed into Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
to witness the Munster champions defeating the Leinster champions by 1-9 to 1-6. More importantly for O'Shaughnessy, he had collected his third All-Ireland winners' medal.
Cork lost their provincial crown in 1955, but ‘the Rebels’ were back in 1956 and faced Limerick in the Munster final. O'Shaughnessy, in spite of being appointed captain for the year, missed the game due to injury. Cork won that day and booked their place in the All-Ireland final. Wexford were Cork’s opponents in the All-Ireland final once again and O'Shaughnessy returned for the game. The game has gone down in history as one of the all-time classic games as Christy Ring was bidding for a ninth All-Ireland medal. The game turned on one important incident as the Wexford goalkeeper, Art Foley
Art Foley
Michael Arthur Foley , better known as Art Foley, is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club St. Aidan's of Enniscorthy and with the Wexford senior inter-county team from 1946 until 1956.-Club:...
, made a miraculous save from a Ring shot and cleared the sliotar up the field to set up another attack. Wexford went on to win the game on a score line of 2-14 to 2-8.
O’Shaughnessy retired from inter-county hurling following Cork’s defeat in the 1957 championship.
Provincial
O'Shaughnessy also lined out with MunsterMunster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
in the inter-provincial hurling championship. He first played with his province in 1953. That year Munster defeated Leinster
Leinster GAA
The Leinster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Leinster. The Leinster Council has been partnered with the European County Board to help develop Gaelic Games in Europe...
in the final, giving O'Shaughnessy his first Railway Cup medal. After defeat in 1954 and 1956 O'Shaughnessy added a second Railway Cup medal to his collection in 1957.