About William Fitzgibbon
Lived 1878 – 1955 (aged 76). William Fitzgibbon was a hurler.
William Fitzgibbon (23 May 1878 – 20 May 1955) was an Irish hurler who played as a forward with the Cork senior hurling team. He was an All-Ireland Championship winner in 1902.
Career
Fitzgibbon began his hurling career at club level with Carrigtwohill in East Cork. He enjoyed a lengthy career with the club, however, he never won a Cork Senior Championship title.
At inter-county level, Fitzgibbon first played for the Cork senior hurling team on 3 November 1901 in what was the delayed 1900 championship. Two years later he won an All-Ireland Championship medal after a 3–13 to no score defeat of London at the Cork Athletic Grounds.
Fitzgibbon died at St. Finbarr's Hospital on 20 May 1955.
Honours
Cork All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1902
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Fitzgibbon?
Irish hurler
When was William Fitzgibbon born?
William Fitzgibbon was born on 23 May 1878 in Carrigtwohill.
When did William Fitzgibbon die?
William Fitzgibbon died on 20 May 1955.
What was William Fitzgibbon's occupation?
William Fitzgibbon was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Fitzgibbon. https://biography.guide/william-fitzgibbon/
MLA: "William Fitzgibbon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-fitzgibbon/.
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