Willie O'Neill
Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer
About Willie O'Neill
Lived 1876 – 1963 (aged 86).
William O'Neill (30 August 1876 – 24 April 1963) was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer who played for Cork Championship clubs William O'Brien's and Sarsfields. He was also a member of the Cork senior teams as a dual player for over a decade during which time he usually lined out as a forward.
Honours
Cork All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1902, 1903 Munster Senior Hurling Championship (4): 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905 Munster Senior Football Championship (2): 1899, 1901
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Important facts
People in Willie O'Neill's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie O'Neill?
Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer
When was Willie O'Neill born?
Willie O'Neill was born on 30 August 1876 in Glanmire.
When did Willie O'Neill die?
Willie O'Neill died on 24 April 1963.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie O'Neill (Cork hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie O'Neill. https://biography.guide/willie-o-neill-1876/
MLA: "Willie O'Neill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-o-neill-1876/.
Chicago: "Willie O'Neill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-o-neill-1876/.
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