About Johnny O'Meara
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 82). Johnny O'Meara was a rugby union player.
John Anthony O'Meara (26 June 1929 — 10 September 2011) was an Irish rugby union international.
Born in Cork, O'Meara attended Christian Brothers College (Cork) and Clongowes Wood College.
O'Meara was a scrum-half, noted for his fast and fluid passing. He formed a halfback partnership with Jack Kyle in the Ireland team during the 1950s and they featured together in 19 of O'Meara's 22 Test appearances. His career included a Five Nations title in 1951, his debut Ireland season, as well as a tour of Argentina in 1952, which coincided with the death of Eva Perón. He won two Munster Senior Cups with University College Cork.
A competitive sailor, O'Meara represented Ireland at the 505 World Championships held in France in 1956.
O'Meara, a solicitor by profession, was a partner in the Cork firm Barry O’Meara & Son.
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Who was Johnny O'Meara?
rugby player
When was Johnny O'Meara born?
Johnny O'Meara was born on 26 June 1929.
When did Johnny O'Meara die?
Johnny O'Meara died on 10 September 2011.
What was Johnny O'Meara's occupation?
Johnny O'Meara was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny O'Meara. https://biography.guide/johnny-o-meara/
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