The subsequent provincial decider saw Cork take on Tipp for the second consecutive year. Continuing to use this site, you agree with this. Cork subsequently qualified for the All-Ireland final again, this time with arch-rivals By 1996 Ó hAilpín was ineligible for the minor team, however, he was an automatic choice for the Cork under-21 team. This game took on a life of its own for a number of reasons. While it was expected that Cork and Kilkenny would do battle again in a third consecutive All-Ireland final Galway were the surprise winners of the second semi-final. And Sean Og--Irish for Young Sean or Sean Jr. --is the most recognizable hurler in all of Ireland, and probably the best athlete in the sport. Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has revealed he regrets some of the things he said during the Cork player strikes of the 2000s, particularly during the third confrontation with the county board in 2008. Absolutely delighted to feature on Operation Transformation last night and celebrate our Sugarloaf event! He currently works as an official with the Ulster Bank group in Cork. On this occasion Cork's victory over their old enemy was much more comprehensive and Ó hAilpín added a third consecutive Munster under-21 medal to his collection. It was Ó hAilpín's third Munster medal and it gave a signal that Cork were back. After a defeat at the hands of the men from the west the previous year, Cork gained revenge in 1997 with a 3–11 to 0–13 win in the championship decider. Raheny GAA Club, Dublin. Prior to that I completed 30 years of service with Bank of Ireland. He made his debut in a Munster championship game against Two years later in 1998 Ó hAilpín first tasted success at senior level. Seán Óg Ó Hailpín. “The main thing was the result and we are now in the next round of the League.”The combination of his lay-off and the unfamiliarity with the position challenged him, he acknowledged. 3,079 likes. Once again Cork's stalwarts stood up and contributed greatly to Cork's 2–11 to 1–11 victory over their old rivals. It was Ó hAilpín's third Munster medal. In his first season on the panel he won a By this stage Ó hAilpín was also a member of the senior inter-county team.
29 October 2008; Ulster Bank and Cork star Sean Og O hAilpin with the Raheny U12 hurling players who he put through their paces in Dublin today. Ulster Bank. Sportsfile View all event pictures for - Sean Og O hAilpin visits Raheny GAA Club as part of the Ulster Bank / RTE GAA Competition photos. An interesting game developed; however, victory went to Cork by 2–15 to 2–10. The Sportsfile Team All sizes are in inches. That year he lined out in his first senior county final. For the last twenty-three minutes Cork scored nine unanswered points and went on to win the game by 0–17 to 0–9.In 2005 Cork were on form again while Ó hAilpín was honoured by being appointed captain of the team. Chief among these was the fact that Kilkenny were attempting to capture a third All-Ireland in-a-row and go one ahead of Cork in the All-Ireland roll of honour. Unfortunately for Ó hAilpín Cork lost the game by just a single point on a score line of 3–16 to 1–21. The bank sponsored Down back in 1994 but they were not allowed to put their name on the jerseys (because the championship was sponsored by Bank of Ireland).”Meanwhile, Wexford’s number one choice at full-back, former captain Keith Rossiter, echoed the sentiments of manager John Meyler that their disappointment at losing to Cork on Sunday was partly compensated for by the fighting display which almost earned them a win. An exciting game resulted between the two teams; however, victory went to Cork by 3-16 to 3-12. Had the strike failed it could have meant the end of his inter-county career, however, in the end the Cork county board relented and met the demands. Purchase prints, view unwatermarked images. Report this profile; Activity. After a close game Cork emerged victorious by a single point and Ó hAilpín collected a second Munster under-21 medal.
Currently I am Business development Manager with Ulster bank covering the Midleton, Douglas and Carrigaline areas. Cork subsequently qualified for an All-Ireland final meeting with Kilkenny.
Calls may be recorded. The sizes listed are the external dimensions of the paper the image is printed on. The second-half saw Cork completely take over. That year he collected a second consecutive Munster title following a second consecutive trouncing of Waterford. The provincial decider saw Cork take on Tipperary for the second consecutive year. Embarrassing defeats in 2001 and 2002 saw the Cork hurling team reach rock bottom and call a players strike just before Christmas in 2002. Since 2000 Ó hAilpín has won three From an early age Ó hAilpín showed great accomplishment at various sports, particularly In January 2007 Ó hAilpín and his two younger brothers, It was in Ireland that Ó hAilpín discovered the Irish games of hurling and Ó hAilpín was just out of the minor grade when he joined the club’s senior team in 1995. In an inter-county playing career that spanned three decades, Ó hAilpín played for the After starting his career as a hurler at minor level, Ó hAilpín joined the Cork senior hurling team in 1996. Like previous encounters neither side took a considerable lead, however, Kilkenny had a vital goal from In 2007 Ó hAilpín’s side were set out to atone for their All-Ireland defeat the previous year, however, Cork’s championship ambitions were hampered from the beginning. Ó hAilpín first enjoyed hurling success as a member of the North Monastery senior hurling team.