About Paddy O'Driscoll
Born 1927. Paddy O'Driscoll is an Irish gaelic football player and hurler.
Patrick O'Driscoll (1927 – 19 October 2001 ) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right corner-back at senior level for the Cork county team. He was named in the "Cork Football Team of the Millennium" in January 2000.
O'Driscoll joined the team during the 1950 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement a decade later. During that time he won two National League medals and two Munster medals, however, he never won an All-Ireland winners' medal.
He had a lengthy career with the Russell Rovers and Garda club teams.
In retirement from playing O'Driscoll served as an administrator with the Cork County Board and was also a selector when Cork won the All-Ireland in 1973.
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Who is Paddy O'Driscoll?
Gaelic footballer
When was Paddy O'Driscoll born?
Paddy O'Driscoll was born in 1927 in Shanagarry.
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Paddy O'Driscoll is a gaelic football player and hurler.
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Paddy O'Driscoll is Irish.
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