| John Horgan | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sport | Hurling | |
| Irish Name | Seán Ó hOrgáin | |
| Full name | John Horgan | |
| Date of birth | May 25, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Barrack St , Cork | |
| Nickname(s) | Hoggie | |
| Club information | ||
| Club | Blackrock | |
| Position | Corner-back | |
| Inter-County | ||
| County | Cork | |
| Position | Corner-back | |
| Inter-County(ies)** | ||
| County | Years | Apps (scores) |
| Cork | 1970-1981 | 26 (0-16) |
| Senior Inter-County Titles | ||
| Munster Titles | 6 | |
| All-Ireland | 5 | |
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* club appearances and scores |
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John Horgan (born 25 May 1950) is a former Irish sportsperson. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and with the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1970s. Hurling (in Irish, iománaíocht or iomáint) is an outdoor team Sport of ancient Gaelic origin administered by the Gaelic Blackrock is a Gaelic Athletic Association club on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship. He is regarded as one of Cork's greatest-ever players.
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Early & private life
John Horgan was born in Barrack Street in Cork in 1950. Cork (Corcaigh is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland 's third most populous city after Dublin and Belfast He was educated locally at Sullivan’s Quay CBS and it was here that his sporting talents were first developed. He later played in the Blackrock Street Leagues in the early 1960s. His family later moved to Rochestown and he has lived there for most of his life. Horgan later worked as a coal merchant for many years before opening his own pub in Ringaskiddy in the early 1990s. He currently runs his own school of motoring in Rochestown.
Playing career
Club
Horgan began his club hurling career with Passage in east Cork. As a 16-year old he had the tough task of marking the legendary Christy Ring when Passage took on Glen Rovers in a league game. Nicholas Christopher Michael Ring ( 12 October, 1920 - 2 March, 1979) better known as Christy Ring, was a famous Irish Glen Rovers is a Cork -based Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Ballyvolane and Blackpool areas of Cork city, Ireland In 1967 Horgan joined the famous Blackrock club, subsequently winning a county minor title after just a few months with the club. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Blackrock is a Gaelic Athletic Association club on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. In 1971 Horgan was captain of Blackrock. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. He guided the club to its first Cork SHC title in ten years. The Cork Senior Club Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Evening Echo Cork County Senior Hurling Championship) is an annual Hurling competition This was later converted into a Munster club title and an All-Ireland club title. The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland.
In 1973 Horgan was again captain of his club side and he captured another Cork SHC title. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. This was once again converted into Horgan’s second Munster and All-Ireland club titles. Two years later in 1975 Horgan once again steered Blackrock to county and Munster honours, however, James Stephens of Kilkenny had victory over Horgan’s side in the All-Ireland final. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Blackrock were back in 1978, with Horgan capturing a hat trick of County, Munster and All-Ireland titles as captain. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) He captured his fifth Cork SHC title in 1979. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) This was subsequently converted into a fifth Munster club title.
Inter-county
Horgan’s hurling skills at county level brought him to the attentions of the Cork inter-county minor selectors. For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship. He made his inter-county debut in the Munster minor championship of 1966 and later captured an All-Ireland medal in 1967, following a win over Wexford. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the ESB Minor Hurling Championship) is the premier "knockout" competition Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. For more information see Wexford Senior Club Hurling Championship or Wexford Senior Club Football Championship. He quickly made the step up to under-21 level, where he won back-to-back All-Ireland titles in 1970 and 1971. The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Bord Gais Under-21 Hurling Championship) is the premier "knockout" Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar.
By 1969 Horgan had made his senior debut with Cork in the National Hurling League. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For the latest competition see National Hurling League 2008. The National Hurling League (known for sponsorship reasons as the Allianz He later went on to win a National Le second Munster title. ague medal in 1970, before making his senior championship debut a few weeks later. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Horgan subsequently captured his first Munster title, as well as his very first All-Ireland title following a victory over Wexford. The Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in the province of Munster The GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in Ireland. For more information see Wexford Senior Club Hurling Championship or Wexford Senior Club Football Championship. The next few years proved difficult for Horgan as he struggled to keep a permanent spot on the team. He returned in 1974 as captain and won a second National League title. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. In 1975 Horgan came on as a substitute in the Munster final to capture his second Munster title. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1976 Horgan had a semi-permanent spot on the team. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He later captured his third Munster title, before coming on as a substitute in the All-Ireland final to claim his second All-Ireland medal. In 1977 Horgan won his fourth Munster medal after victory over Clare. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cummann Luthchleas Gael Coiste Contae An Clár or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the Cork defeated Wexford in the All-Ireland final once again and Horgan captured his third All-Ireland title.
In 1978 Cork were aiming to capture a third All-Ireland title in succession. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The year got off to a good start when they defeated Clare in the Munster final, with Horgan winning his fifth Munster medal. Kilkenny were defeated in the All-Ireland final as Cork and Horgan captured their third All-Ireland medals in-a-row. The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association ( Kilkenny GAA) (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Cill Channaigh is one of the 32 county boards It was his fourth medal over all. His performance at left corner-back earned him a second consecutive All-Star, as well as a Texaco award as Hurler of the Year. The All Stars Awards, currently sponsored by Vodafone, are given annually since 1971 by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the best In 1979 Horgan was appointed captain of the team. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) He guided Cork to another Munster title, his sixth provincial title over all. The dream of making it four All-Ireland titles in-a-row was stopped at the semi-final stage, however, when Galway defeated Cork. The Galway County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Chontae na Gaillimhe or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards At the beginning of 1981 Horgan captured his third National League medal. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 He retired from inter-county hurling as a result of an Achilles tendon problem following Cork’s early exit from the championship that year.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Denis Coughlan |
Cork Senior Hurling Captain 1974 |
Succeeded by Gerald McCarthy |
| Preceded by Charlie McCarthy |
Cork Senior Hurling Captain 1979 |
Succeeded by Dermot McCurtain |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Denis Coughlan (Cork) |
Texaco Hurler of the Year 1978 |
Succeeded by Ger Henderson (Kilkenny) |
| Achievements | ||
| Preceded by Donie Moloney (Roscrea) |
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final winning captain 1972 |
Succeeded by Denis Coughlan (Glen Rovers) |
| Preceded by Denis Coughlan (Glen Rovers) |
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final winning captain 1974 |
Succeeded by Jim Power (St. Finbarr's) |
| Preceded by Denis Burns (St. Finbarr's) |
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final winning captain 1979 |
Succeeded by Michael Connolly (Castlegar) |
Post-playing career
In retirement from playing Horgan has maintained a key interest in hurling. Denis Coughlan (born 7 June, 1945 in County Cork, Ireland) is a famous Irish sportsperson This article lists players who have captained the Cork senior Hurling team in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Gerald McCarthy (born September 1945 in Cork, Ireland) is an Irish Hurling manager and former player currently manager of the Charlie McCarthy (born 1946 is a former Irish sportsperson He played Hurling with his local club St This article lists players who have captained the Cork senior Hurling team in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Dermot Mac Curtain (born 1957 is a former Irish sportsperson He played Hurling with his local club Blackrock and with the Cork senior inter-county Denis Coughlan (born 7 June, 1945 in County Cork, Ireland) is a famous Irish sportsperson For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship. The Texaco Hurler of the Year is a Hurling award created in 1958, that honours the achievements of a Ger Henderson (born 1954 is a former Irish sportsperson He played Hurling with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team in the 1970s and 1980s The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association ( Kilkenny GAA) (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Cill Channaigh is one of the 32 county boards Roscrea GAA club is located in the town of Roscrea in North Tipperary. The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. In team sports a captain is a title given to the member of the team Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Denis Coughlan (born 7 June, 1945 in County Cork, Ireland) is a famous Irish sportsperson Glen Rovers is a Cork -based Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Ballyvolane and Blackpool areas of Cork city, Ireland Denis Coughlan (born 7 June, 1945 in County Cork, Ireland) is a famous Irish sportsperson Glen Rovers is a Cork -based Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Ballyvolane and Blackpool areas of Cork city, Ireland The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. In team sports a captain is a title given to the member of the team Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. 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 Denis Burns (born 1952 is a former Irish sportsperson He played Hurling with his local club St 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 The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. In team sports a captain is a title given to the member of the team Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) He trained Blackrock’s senior hurling team for a season in 1982, before taking a break from the game for almost twenty years. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) He returned to coaching in 2002, and trained Castlelyons to a Cork SHC semi-final. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Castlelyons GAA is a Gaelic football and Hurling club is located in the small town of Castlelyons in east County Cork, Ireland Horgan later trained the Douglas senior hurling team. Douglas GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the Douglas suburb of Cork, Ireland.
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