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Cork GAA Cups and Trophies
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Seán Óg Murphy Cup - Senior Hurling Championship A native of Cork city, Sean Og Murphy (1897-1956) played hurling for Blackrock and football for Nils. He won three All-Ireland medals with Cork and served as secretary of Cork County Board from 1929 until his death in 1956.
Seamus Long Cup - Premier Intermediate Hurling A Founder member of the Ballinora GAA club , Seamus Long and his family were steeped in the GAA and have been credited with the setting up of Divisional Boards. He was Principal of Ballinora school from 1913 to 1951 and elected secretary of Ballincollig club in 1914. He was the first secretary of the Muskerry Board in 1924, the founding Chairman of the Ballinora club in the same year , was Vice-Chairman of Cork County Board from from 1940 to 1946 and was Munster Cuncil Delegate from 1949 until his death in 1953.
Paddy Walsh Cup - Intermediate Hurling Championship Paddy Walsh was a native of Castlemartyr in East Cork and gave great service to the GAA over many years until his death in 2001. The GAA grounds in Castlemartyr are named in his honour. For Paddy Walsh's obituary, see http://www.castlemartyrgaa.com/pages/articles/article_paddy_walsh_tribute.asp
John Quirke Cup - Junior A Hurling Championship A Blackrock clubman, John Quirke played for Cork during the 1930/40s and was part of the great four-in-a-row team. Regarded as one of the best hurlers Cork ever produced, He served as a Cork selector for many years and was deeply involved with his beloved Blackrock.
Dick Barrett Cup - U21 A Hurling This cup was presented to Cork County Board by the Dick Barrett Memorial Committee in 1974. Dick Barrett was born in 1889 in Hollyhill, near Ballineen. He qualified as a schoolteacher and when he got a teaching post in Upton, he becam involved with the local GAA club there, Knockavilla. In fact, he was club secretary for a time, and was a staunch supporter of the idea that Knockavilla should retain its autonomy and not amalgamate with its parish neighbours, Valley Rovers. He was a member of the IRB and fought on the anti-Treaty side in the Civil War, meeting his death by execution in 1922.
Gene Fitzgerald Cup - U21 B Hurling Presented by the Fitzgerald family in 2010, this cup commemorates former County Board Vice-President and Treasurer Gene Fitzgerald, who died in 2007. From Cloughduv, Gene also served as a minister in Dáil Eireann and also in the European Parliament. The Gene Fitzgerald Cup was first won by Castlelyons.
Andy Scannell Cup - Senior Football Championship Andy Scannell, former NT at Clondulane NS outside Fermoy, was a County Senior Football Selector when Cork won the Sam Maguire in 1945. He was later Chairman of the North Cork Division before taking office as Cork County Chairman in the early 50s and steered the county to All-Ireland hurling victory during his term.
Billy Long Cup - Premier Intermediate Football Championship Billy Long was involved with Lees in the 1940s and 50s. He was a selector with the Cork Senior Football team in 1956 and was a member of the County Board Executive. He died a young man and his family donated the cup in his memory.
Sean Ó Suilleabháin Cup - Intermediate Football Championship This cup commemorates John O'Sullivan, a teacher at Coláiste an Phiarsaigh in Glanmire. From Adrigole, he played with the club in the semi-final in 2002 but died suddenly at the age of 26 at his school two weeks before the final.
Donal O'Sullivan Cup - Junior A Football Championship From Beara, Donal O'Sullivan played football for Cork in the 1950s, was Chairman of Cork County Board from 1976-1978 and also chaired the Munster Council.
Seán Ó Crualaoí Cup - U21 B Football Championship Presented in 2010 by the Crowley family in memory of the late Seán Crowley of Bandon, who was a Vice-President of the County Board up until his death in 2009. It was first won by Erin's Own.
Denis Conroy Cup - Senior Hurling League The Conroy Cup commemorates the late Denis Conroy, who served as Registrar, Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the County Board. From Carrigtwohill , he also served as Chairman of the East Cork Board and was County Chairman in the Double year of 1990.
Kelleher Shield - Division 1 Football League This impressive trophy was presented by John Kelleher in 1913, making it one of the oldest trophies in the county. It was first won by Bantry in 1913, followed by Fermoy the following year.
Division 2 Football Cup (Un-named)
Division 3 Football Cup (Un-named)
Paddy O'Driscoll Cup - Division 4 Football Paddy O'Driscoll, who served as a Garda in Cobh and was from the Russell Rovers club, played football for Cork in the 1950s, losing All-Ireland finals in 1956 and '57. He won National League medals in 1952 and '56 and played in five Railway Cup finals. He was selected at right corner back on the Munster Team of the Millenium, and served as Chairman of the East Cork Board from 1965-1973 and of the County Board from 1979-1981.
Division 1 Hurling Cup (Un-named)
Ger O'Donovan Cup - Division 2 Hurling From Bandon, Ger O'Donovan was a Cork Minor Hurler in the 1990s and died of cancer at a young age.
Division 3 Hurling Cup (Un-named)
Liam Breathnach Cup - Premier Intermediate Hurling Tournament
Tadhg Crowley Cup - Senior Football Tournament From Clonakilty, Tadhg Crowley captained Cork to All-Ireland Football glory in 1945 and also won two Railway Cup medals.
Tom Creedon Cup - Intermediate Football Tournament The Tom Creedon Cup was presented by Macroom GAA Club, Muskerry Division and Cork County Board in memory of Macroom and Cork footballer, Tom Creedon, who died tragically in 1983.
Sean Ó Murchu Cup - Intermediate Hurling Tournament From the St. Vincent's club, Sean Ó Murchu died in the mid-1990s, having served on the County Board for many years.
Judge Con Murphy Cup (JAHL) Con Murphy was born in Bandon on 5th April,1960. He played underage for Bandon and was full-back on the U14 team that won the County title in 1974. He attended Hamilton High School in Bandon and he was club secretary in the Centenary Year, 1984. He was chairman of the club in 1987 and a selector on the Minor Hurling team that won County honours in 1995. He married Miriam Higgins who played and won All-Ireland senior camogie medals with Cork in the 1980's. Con Murphy died on 1st August, 2011. This cup was presented by his wife Miriam Murphy
Jackie O'Shea Cup (JAFL) Jackie O'Shea of Donoughmore was born on Jan 2nd 1926. From his early days as a minor in 1942 he was acknowledged far and wide as a goalie of great skill and courage. Such potential saw him play for 20 years for his club, and also for the Muskerry Senior team. He continued to immerse himself in the administration end of the club when he retired, acting as Secretary, PRO and committee member, attending 72 consecutive AGMs. He died on April 20th, 2011. This cup was presented by the O'Shea family.
Jerry Keating Cup (JBHL) Jerry Keating was Chairman of the Duhallow Board from 1974 to 2002, having previously served as Secretary of the Juvenile Board. He was instrumental in establishing Coiste Na n-Iomana in 1967 and he helped to put together a Divisional U14 hurling team which enjoyed great success in this competition. He was a strong supporter of the ideals of Cumann Luth Chleas Gael and was very active in the promotion of Scor, serving as County Chairman for 13 years. A native of Rylane, he embraced his adopted clubs Lyre and Banteer with great enthusiasm, and also served as Treasurer of Bol Chumann Na hEireann. A former headmaster of Lyre school, he died on October 30th, 2010. This cup was presented by the Duhallow Board.
John Brady Cup (JBFL) The late John Brady was born on December 12th, 1926. John was immersed in Cumann Luth Chleas Gael all his life. From his earliest days he played with Éire Óg, serving as a selector on various teams through the decades. He became a delegate to the Muscraí Bórd and also served on the GPC. He acted as a Muscraí Senior Hurling selector through the 1950's, 60's and ‘70's. John's finest administrative achievement came in 1993 when he was elected as President of the Muscraí Bórd. His renowned wit and razor sharp brain were the basis of many tales and anecdotes. John Brady went to his eternal reward on January 20th, 2011. This cup was presented by the Eire Og Club.