Paudie O'Sullivan
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Paudie O'Sullivan is an Irish
sportsperson. He plays hurling
with his local club Cloyne
and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2008. He is the brother of long-time full-back on the team Diarmuid O'Sullivan
.
. After enjoying much success at underage levels, he was a key member of the team in 2004 when Cloyne consolidated their position in the senior ranks of the county championship and even reached the final. Na Piarsaigh
provided the opposition, however, O'Sullivan's side were no match for the city side. A great second-half display saw O'Sullivan end up on the wrong side of a 0-17 to 0-10 defeat.
In 2005 Cloyne set out to avenge the previous year's defeat and reached the county final again. Newtownshandrum
were the opponents on that occasion, however, Cloyne were still off the pace. A 0-15 to 0-9 defeat saw 'Newtown' take their third county title of the decade, while O'Sullivan ended up on the losing side for a second year in-a-row. With a tally of 3-19 O'Sullivan finished the championship as the top scorer.
2006 saw Cloyne reach a third successive county final. Erin's Own
were the opponents and an exciting game ensued. A thrilling game produced a score line of 2-19 to 3-14, however, for the third year in-a-row O'Sullivan ended up on the losing side. O'Sullivan's tally of 5-25 marked him out as the championship's top scorer once again.
In 2007 O'Sullivan's club career came to an abrupt halt when he suffered a cruciate injury. This ruled him out of the entire championship campaign. Since then Cloyne have failed to reach the championship decider of the county championship.
title in this grade in 2005, following a 2-18 to 1-12 trouncing of Limerick
. Cork, however, were thrashed to the tune of 4-13 to 1-9 by a superior Galway
side in the subsequent All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2006 O’Sullivan captured a second consecutive Munster minor medal, following a thrilling victory over Tipperary
. Once again, O'Sullivan's side were subsequently defeated by Galway in an All-Ireland semi-final.
O'Sullivan later joined the Cork under-21 hurling team; however, injury meant that he missed out on Cork's triumph in Munster in 2007 and their subsequent All-Ireland final defeat by Galway. He was still a member of the under-21 team again in 2008, however, Clare
were victorious over Cork in the Munster semi-final.
impressed the senior manager and the selectors. The Munster semi-final against Tipperary was a date that all hurling fans were looking forward to. In the lead up to the game there was speculation as to the formation of the Cork team. O'Sullivan was given his championship debut as a member of the forwards. However, Paudie went on to bottle it when he stepped up to take a penalty which Tipperary goalkeeper saved easily. Cork played well in the first-half, however, after the interval Tipp took over. Cork lost by six points and had to take their chances in the win of bust qualifiers. O'Sullivan played no part in these games, however, he came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland semi-final where Kilkenny
provided the opposition. It was the first time that these two teams met in the championship outside of an All-Ireland final. That game was an intriguing encounter; however, ‘the Cats’ won the day by 1-23 to 0-17 and Cork were knocked out of the championship.
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 plays 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 Cloyne
Cloyne GAA
Cloyne GAA club is located in the small town of Cloyne in east County Cork, Ireland. Founded in 1887 they have yet to win a Cork Senior Hurling Championship title and have the dubious distinction of losing in the last 3 finals...
and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2008. He is the brother of long-time full-back on the team Diarmuid O'Sullivan
Diarmuid O'Sullivan
Diarmuid O'Sullivan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Cloyne and was a dual player with the Cork senior inter-county teams at various times from 1997 until 2008. O'Sullivan is regarded as one of Cork's greatest-ever players.-Biography:Diarmuid O'Sullivan was born in...
.
Club
O’Sullivan plays his club hurling with his local club in CloyneCloyne GAA
Cloyne GAA club is located in the small town of Cloyne in east County Cork, Ireland. Founded in 1887 they have yet to win a Cork Senior Hurling Championship title and have the dubious distinction of losing in the last 3 finals...
. After enjoying much success at underage levels, he was a key member of the team in 2004 when Cloyne consolidated their position in the senior ranks of the county championship and even reached the final. Na Piarsaigh
Na Piarsaigh GAA
Na Piarsaigh are a Hurling and Gaelic football club based in the north side of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1943.-Birth of the club:...
provided the opposition, however, O'Sullivan's side were no match for the city side. A great second-half display saw O'Sullivan end up on the wrong side of a 0-17 to 0-10 defeat.
In 2005 Cloyne set out to avenge the previous year's defeat and reached the county final again. Newtownshandrum
Newtownshandrum GAA
Newtownshandrum GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the small village of Newtownshandrum in County Cork, Ireland. The club, situated in half a parish of about 800 people, was founded in 1896 and is almost exclusively concerned with the game of hurling.In senior hurling...
were the opponents on that occasion, however, Cloyne were still off the pace. A 0-15 to 0-9 defeat saw 'Newtown' take their third county title of the decade, while O'Sullivan ended up on the losing side for a second year in-a-row. With a tally of 3-19 O'Sullivan finished the championship as the top scorer.
2006 saw Cloyne reach a third successive county final. Erin's Own
Erin's Own GAA (Cork)
Erin's Own GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Glounthaune in east County Cork, Ireland. The club is made up of players from Little Island, Knockraha, Brooklodge and Glounthaune areas of the parish...
were the opponents and an exciting game ensued. A thrilling game produced a score line of 2-19 to 3-14, however, for the third year in-a-row O'Sullivan ended up on the losing side. O'Sullivan's tally of 5-25 marked him out as the championship's top scorer once again.
In 2007 O'Sullivan's club career came to an abrupt halt when he suffered a cruciate injury. This ruled him out of the entire championship campaign. Since then Cloyne have failed to reach the championship decider of the county championship.
Minor & under-21
O’Sullivan first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork minor hurling team in the early 2000s. He captured a MunsterMunster Minor Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for the youngest competitors in the province of Munster in Ireland...
title in this grade in 2005, following a 2-18 to 1-12 trouncing 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...
. Cork, however, were thrashed to the tune of 4-13 to 1-9 by a superior Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
side in the subsequent All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2006 O’Sullivan captured a second consecutive Munster minor medal, following a thrilling victory over Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
. Once again, O'Sullivan's side were subsequently defeated by Galway in an All-Ireland semi-final.
O'Sullivan later joined the Cork under-21 hurling team; however, injury meant that he missed out on Cork's triumph in Munster in 2007 and their subsequent All-Ireland final defeat by Galway. He was still a member of the under-21 team again in 2008, however, Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
were victorious over Cork in the Munster semi-final.
Senior
O’Sullivan's hurling performances in the 2008 National Hurling LeagueNational Hurling League 2008
The 2008 National Hurling League was a hurling competition contested by 34 GAA county hurling teams, 33 from Ireland , and London from England.-Format:...
impressed the senior manager and the selectors. The Munster semi-final against Tipperary was a date that all hurling fans were looking forward to. In the lead up to the game there was speculation as to the formation of the Cork team. O'Sullivan was given his championship debut as a member of the forwards. However, Paudie went on to bottle it when he stepped up to take a penalty which Tipperary goalkeeper saved easily. Cork played well in the first-half, however, after the interval Tipp took over. Cork lost by six points and had to take their chances in the win of bust qualifiers. O'Sullivan played no part in these games, however, he came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland semi-final where Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
provided the opposition. It was the first time that these two teams met in the championship outside of an All-Ireland final. That game was an intriguing encounter; however, ‘the Cats’ won the day by 1-23 to 0-17 and Cork were knocked out of the championship.
Cloyne
- Cork Senior Hurling ChampionshipCork Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe 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....
:- Winner (0):
- Runner-up (3): 2004, 2005, 2006