Thomas Irwin (1 July 1873 – 22 February 1956) was an Irish Gaelic footballer, hurler, referee and Gaelic games administrator who played in various positions for both Cork senior teams.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Tomás Ó hEireamhóin | ||
| Sport | Dual player | ||
| Football Position: | Forward | ||
| Hurling Position: | Left wing-back | ||
| Born |
1 July 1873 Victoria Cross, Cork, Ireland | ||
| Died |
22 February 1956 (aged 82) Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
Redmond's Nils | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Football | Hurling | ||
| Cork titles | 2 | 3 | |
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1893-1899 1892-1902 |
Cork (F) Cork (H) |
11 14 | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Football | Hurling | ||
| Munster Titles | 3 | 3 | |
| All-Ireland Titles | 0 | 1 | |
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 14:38, 11 August 2012. | |||
One of the earliest dual players at the highest levels, he first played in 1892 and was a regular member of both teams until his retirement in 1902. He won one All-Ireland hurling medal, three Munster hurling medals and three Munster football medals.[1][2]
At club level Irwin was a multiple county club championship medalist with Redmond's and Nils.
In retirement from playing Irwin served as a dual inter-county referee at the highest levels while also serving as a Gaelic games administrator with the Cork County Board.
References
edit- ^ "Senior Hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Senior Football". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 11 August 2012.