Paddy Behan

Patrick Behan (1936 – 10 June 1992) was an Irish hurler. At club level he played with Ballyhea and Churchtown, divisional side Avondhu and at inter-county level was a member of the Cork senior hurling team. Behan usually lined out as a forward.

Career

Behan first played hurling at club level with Ballyhea and won several North Cork JHC titles with the club. His performances earned a call-up to the Avondhu team and he captained the divisional side to the Cork SHC title in 1966. Behan first played at inter-county level as a member of the Cork senior hurling team during the unsuccessful 1960 Munster SHC campaign. He was later drafted onto the Cork junior hurling team that lost the 1960 All-Ireland home final to Carlow. Behan also lined out with the Cork intermediate hurling team in the early rounds of their successful 1964 Munster IHC campaign.

Death

Behan died after a long period of ill health on 10 June 1992, aged 55.

Honours

Avondhu Cork Senior Hurling Championship: 1966 (c)

Cork Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship: 1964