Donal O'Brien (hurler), Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Donal O'Brien (hurler)

Irish hurler

Date of Birth: 06-Jul-1940

Date of Death: 17-Apr-2012

Profession: hurler

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Donal O'Brien (hurler)

  • Donal O'Brien (6 July 1940 – 8 April 2012) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team. O'Brien made his first appearance for the team during the 1961 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen for just two full seasons before his emigration to New York.
  • During that time he won two All-Ireland medals, two Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal.At club level O'Brien enjoyed a brief career with Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams. O'Brien suffered a severe stroke while on vacation with his wife and granddaughter.
  • He died on April 8, 2012.

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