About John O'Keeffe
Lived 1895 – 1973 (aged 77–78). John O'Keeffe was a hurler.
John O'Keeffe (20 June 1895 – 25 October 1973) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.
O'Keeffe made his first appearance for the team during the 1919 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1924 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and two Munster medals.
At club level O'Keeffe was a one-time county championship medalist with Carrigtwohill.
O'Keeffe's father, Paddy, also played with Cork and won an All-Ireland medal in 1893. They were the first father and son combination to achieve the distinction of capturing All-Ireland winners' medals.
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Who was John O'Keeffe?
Irish hurler in the 1910s and 1920s
When was John O'Keeffe born?
John O'Keeffe was born in 1895 in Carrigtwohill.
When did John O'Keeffe die?
John O'Keeffe died on 25 October 1973.
What was John O'Keeffe's occupation?
John O'Keeffe was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Keeffe (Cork hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John O'Keeffe. https://biography.guide/john-o-keeffe-hurler-1895/
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