About Paddy Costello
Lived 1931 – 1997 (aged 66). Paddy Costello was a rugby union player and association football player.
Paddy Costello (18 August 1931 — 6 October 1997) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Dublin, Costello was a second-rower, capped for Ireland in a 1960 Five Nations match against France at Colombes, lost by 17-points. He won two Leinster Senior Cups playing with Bective Rangers. In addition to rugby, Costello was also a four-time Irish NACAI champion for shot put and played soccer as a centre-half with Longford Town.
Costello's son Victor was an Olympic shot putter and Ireland international loose forward.
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Who was Paddy Costello?
rugby player
When was Paddy Costello born?
Paddy Costello was born on 18 August 1931.
When did Paddy Costello die?
Paddy Costello died on 6 October 1997.
What was Paddy Costello's occupation?
Paddy Costello was a rugby union player and association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Costello. https://biography.guide/paddy-costello/
MLA: "Paddy Costello." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-costello/.
Chicago: "Paddy Costello." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-costello/.
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