Cumann Náisiúnta Fionnbarra Naofa | |||||||||||||||||
Founded: | 1876 | ||||||||||||||||
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County: | Cork | ||||||||||||||||
Nickname: | The Barrs | ||||||||||||||||
Colours: | Royal Blue and Gold | ||||||||||||||||
Grounds: | Neenan Park, Togher, Cork | ||||||||||||||||
Coordinates: | 51°52′38.8″N8°29′50.8″W / 51.877444°N 8.497444°W | ||||||||||||||||
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St Finbarr's National Hurling & Football Club [1] [2] or St Finbarr's Hurling and Football Club [3] is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland.
St Finbarr's, who play in royal blue and gold jerseys, are the only club in Ireland to win All-Ireland club championships in both hurling and football. The club has won Cork County Senior Championships in every decade except the first decade of the 21st century. This record was almost upheld in 2009 when the club reached the final in the Cork County Senior Football Championship, only to lose out by a point to Clonakilty.
Between 1980 and 1982, the club won three Cork County Hurling Championships in a row. This feat had not been repeated until Imokilly did so between 2017 and Vincent’s
This is a list of notable hurlers who have played for 'the Barrs', including players who have had success with the club, or played for the Cork senior hurling team.
Player | Era | Club titles | ||
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All-Ireland | Munster | County | ||
Jimmy Barry-Murphy | 1970s-1980s | 1975, 1978 | 1965, 1974, 1977, 1980 | 1974, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988 |
Denis Burns | 1970s-1980s | 1975, 1978 | 1974, 1977, 1980 | 1974, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Seán Condon | 1940s | 1942, 1943, 1946, 1947 | ||
Ger Cunningham | 1980s-1990s | 1980 | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1993 | |
Peter Doolan | 1960s | 1965 | 1965, 1968 | |
Mick Kennefick | 1940s | 1942, 1943 | ||
Tony Maher | 1960-1980s | 1975, 1978 | 1965, 1974, 1977, 1980 | 1965, 1968, 1974, 1977, 1980 |
Charlie McCarthy | 1960s-1980s | 1975, 1978 | 1965, 1974, 1977, 1980 | 1965, 1968, 1974, 1977, 1980 |
Gerald McCarthy | 1960s-1970s | 1975, 1978 | 1974, 1977 | 1965, 1968, 1974, 1977 |
Denis Murphy | 1960s | 1965 | 1965, 1968 |
Notable Teams
Manager | Years |
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— | 1876–2010s? |
John Cremin | 2013-2015 |
Tim Finn | 2015-2017 |
Ronan Curran [5] | 2017-2019 |
Aidan Fitzpatrick [6] | 2019–2020 |
John Cremin | 2020 |
Ronan Curran [5] | 2020–2021 |
Ger Cunningham | 2021–present |
Manager | Years | ||
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— | 1876 – 2000s? | ||
Tony Leahy | 2008 - 2010 Bill O'Connell 2011-2012 | Ray Keane | 2016 - 2018 |
Paul O'Keeffe [8] [9] | 2019 – present | ||
Gerard Cunningham is an Irish hurling manager and former player who played for Cork Senior Championship club St Finbarr's. He played for the Cork senior hurling team for 20 years, during which time he lined out as a goalkeeper. Unchallenged in the number one position for his entire career, Cunningham is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
James Barry-Murphy is an Irish hurling manager and former hurler, Gaelic footballer and association football player. He was the manager of the senior Cork county hurling team from 2011 to 2015, returning a decade after his first tenure as manager. Barry-Murphy is regarded as one of the most iconic players in the history of Gaelic games.
Tom Cashman is an Irish former hurler, coach and selector who played for Cork Senior Championship club Blackrock. He played for the Cork senior hurling team for 12 years. Equally comfortable as a half-back or at midfield, Cashman is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Gerald McCarthy is an Irish former hurling manager and player. In his playing career he was known for his intelligent anticipation, his ability to find open space and his overhead striking of the ball. A versatile player who lined out in no less than eight different positions, McCarthy made his name as an attacking midfielder and as a centre-forward. He is widely regarded to be one of the most skilful and stylish players of his generation and as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Timothy Crowley is an Irish former hurler. At club level he played with Newcestown and divisional side Carbery and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
Daniel J. O'Grady, known as Dónal O'Grady, is an Irish former hurler and manager. At club level he was a dual player with St. Finbarr's, while he was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
Michael Kenefick was an Irish hurler, coach and administrator. At club level he played with St Finbarr's, while he was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
Dermot M. MacCurtain is an Irish former hurler and selector. At club level he played with Delanys, Blackrock and St. Michael's and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
John Allen is an Irish former hurler and Gaelic footballer who played as a forward in both codes for the Cork senior teams.
Seán Condon was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer. At club level he played with St Finbarr's, while he was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
John Hodgins is an Irish former hurler who played as a left corner-back at senior level for the Cork county team.
Ballincollig GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the town of Ballincollig, County Cork, Ireland. The club is affiliated with the Cork GAA board and plays in the Muskerry divisional competitions. In 2009, the club will participate in the Cork Senior Football Championship and the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship.
Denis Gerard Burns is an Irish former hurling manager and player who played as a right corner-back at senior level for the Cork county team.
Christopher D. Ryan was an Irish Gaelic footballer, hurler and coach. As a dual player for club and county, he played in several positions including as a defensive centre-back, in midfield, or as a target man in attack. Ryan has been described as one of Cork's most decorated club players of all time.
Bertie O'Brien was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer. He played at club level with St. Finbarr's and was a dual player at various levels with Cork.
William Cashman is an Irish former hurler. At club level he played with Aghada, Imokilly and St Finbarr's, while he was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team. Cashman usually lined out at corner-back or wing-back.
Patrick J. Lougheed is a former Irish Gaelic footballer. At club level he played with St. Finbarr's and was also a member of the Cork senior football team.
James O'Grady was an Irish hurler. At club level he played with Cloughduv, Canovee and St. Finbarr's, while at inter-county level he lined out with the Cork senior hurling team.
Éamonn Fitzpatrick was an Irish hurler and coach. At club level he played with St Finbarr's and University College Cork and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling teams on a number of occasions.
Patrick Finn was an Irish hurler, selector and manager. He played at club level with St Finbarr's and at inter-county level with the Cork junior hurling team. Finn also served as manager at club and inter-county levels.