Dick O'Gorman
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Dick O'Gorman was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club St. Finbarr's
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1910s and 1920s.
with the famous St. Finbarr's
club and enjoyed much success. He won four senior county championship
winners' medals in all, with these victories coming in 1919, 1922, 1923 and 1926.
winners' medal following a provincial final defeat of Limerick
. The All-Ireland final saw Cork line out against Dublin
. 'The Rebels' were coasting at half-time with Jimmy Kennedy
havings scored four goals. He had two more disallowed to give his side a 4-2 to 1-1 lead. Cork ploughed on in the second-half to secure a 6-4 to 2-4 victory. This victory gave O'Gorman a coveted All-Ireland
winners' medal. This was also the first occasion that Cork wore their distinctive red jerseys. The old saffron and blue jerseys had been seized by the British before the game so alternative arrangements had to be made.
In 1920 O'Gorman, who was captain of the team for the year, won a second and final Munster title following another victory over Limerick. A second All-Ireland final appearance beckoned, however, Cork failed to retain their title. A goal blitz by Joe Phelan, Jimmy Walsh and Mick Neville
gave Dublin a 4-9 to 4-3 victory. This defeat brought O'Gorman's inter-county career to an end.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club St. Finbarr's
St. Finbarr's GAA
St. Finbarr's National Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland....
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1910s and 1920s.
Club
O'Gorman played his club hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with the famous St. Finbarr's
St. Finbarr's GAA
St. Finbarr's National Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland....
club and enjoyed much success. He won four senior county championship
Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The Evening Echo Cork County Senior Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in the county of Cork in Ireland....
winners' medals in all, with these victories coming in 1919, 1922, 1923 and 1926.
Inter-county
O'Gorman first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork senior hurling team in 1912. That year he won his first MunsterMunster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
winners' medal following a provincial final defeat of Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
. The All-Ireland final saw Cork line out against Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
. 'The Rebels' were coasting at half-time with Jimmy Kennedy
Jimmy Kennedy (Cork hurler)
Jimmy 'Major' Kennedy was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Carrigtwohill and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1910s and 1920s. Kennedy captained Cork to the All-Ireland title in 1919.-Club:Kennedy played his club hurling with his local club in...
havings scored four goals. He had two more disallowed to give his side a 4-2 to 1-1 lead. Cork ploughed on in the second-half to secure a 6-4 to 2-4 victory. This victory gave O'Gorman a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
winners' medal. This was also the first occasion that Cork wore their distinctive red jerseys. The old saffron and blue jerseys had been seized by the British before the game so alternative arrangements had to be made.
In 1920 O'Gorman, who was captain of the team for the year, won a second and final Munster title following another victory over Limerick. A second All-Ireland final appearance beckoned, however, Cork failed to retain their title. A goal blitz by Joe Phelan, Jimmy Walsh and Mick Neville
Mick Neville (hurler)
Michael 'Mick' Neville was an Irish hurler who played as a full-forward for the Dublin and Limerick senior teams from 1913 until 19124....
gave Dublin a 4-9 to 4-3 victory. This defeat brought O'Gorman's inter-county career to an end.