About Mort O'Shea
Lived 1882 – 1970 (aged 87–88). Mort O'Shea was a gaelic football player.
Morty O'Shea (13 January 1882 – 19 August 1970) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a full-back for the Cork senior team.
O'Shea made his first appearance for the team during the 1910 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1913 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.
At club level O'Shea won several county club championship medals with Lees and Bantry.
Honours
Adrigole Beara Junior Football Championship: 1929
Lees Cork Senior Football Championship: 1911
Cork All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: 1911 Munster Senior Football Championship: 1911
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mort O'Shea?
Irish Gaelic footballer
When was Mort O'Shea born?
Mort O'Shea was born in 1882 in Adrigole.
When did Mort O'Shea die?
Mort O'Shea died in 1970 in Adrigole.
What was Mort O'Shea's occupation?
Mort O'Shea was a gaelic football player.
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