About Donal O'Brien
Lived 1940 – 2012 (aged 71). Donal O'Brien was an Irish hurler.
Donal O'Brien (6 July 1940 – 8 April 2012) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team.
O'Brien made his first appearance for the team during the 1961 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen for just two full seasons before his emigration to New York. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals, two Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal.
At club level O'Brien enjoyed a brief career with Knockavilla–Donaskeigh Kickhams.
O'Brien suffered an aortic aneurysm while on vacation with his wife and granddaughter. He died on 8 April 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Donal O'Brien?
Irish hurler (1940-2012)
When was Donal O'Brien born?
Donal O'Brien was born on 6 July 1940.
When did Donal O'Brien die?
Donal O'Brien died on 17 April 2012.
What was Donal O'Brien's occupation?
Donal O'Brien was a hurler.
What nationality was Donal O'Brien?
Donal O'Brien was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Donal O'Brien (hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donal O'Brien. https://biography.guide/donal-o-brien/
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