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John O'Brien

b. 1985

Irish Gaelic football player for Louth and Sean O'Mahony's

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About John O'Brien

Born 1985. John O'Brien is an Irish gaelic football player.

John O'Brien is a former Louth inter-county gaelic footballer. At club level he represents Dundalk team Seán O'Mahony's.

Inter-county Having previously played for his county at minor and under-21 levels, O'Brien made his senior debut in 2006 in an O'Byrne Cup match against D.I.T. He would go on to become a mainstay of the Wee County panel for almost ten years. He was part of the team which almost won the county's first Leinster title in 53 years but were controversially denied by neighbours Meath, after referee Martin Sludden awarded a goal which was proven to be a square ball and thrown over the line.

In early 2011 O'Brien announced his plans to emigrate to Australia in search for work alongside his teammates Michael Fanning and midfielder Brian White. He returned home in early 2013 and rejoined the county senior squad under new manager Aidan O'Rourke.

O'Brien won O'Byrne Cup, Tommy Murphy Cup and NFL Division 2 medals during his career with Louth.

Club honours Louth Senior Football Championship: 2016 Louth Intermediate Football Championship: 2014 Leinster Intermediate Club Football Championship: 2014 Louth Intermediate Football League: 2005 Intermediate Football League Division 2B: 2002, 2004 Andy Rogers Cup: 2000

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John O'Brien?

Irish Gaelic football player for Louth and Sean O'Mahony's

When was John O'Brien born?

John O'Brien was born on 12 October 1985 in Dundalk.

What is John O'Brien's occupation?

John O'Brien is a gaelic football player.

What nationality is John O'Brien?

John O'Brien is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John O'Brien

· Wikidata: Q6250757

· DBpedia: John O'Brien (Louth footballer)

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