Éamonn Fitzpatrick

Éamonn Fitzpatrick
Personal information
Native name
Éamonn Mac Giolla Pádraig (Irish)
Nickname
Fitzy
Born1951 (1951)
Togher, Cork, Ireland
Died (aged 73)
Togher, Cork, Ireland
OccupationPostman
Sport
SportHurling
PositionLeft wing-forward
Clubs
Years Club
1969–1989
1970–1972
 St Finbarr's
→ University College Cork
Club titles
  Football Hurling
Cork titles 2 8
Munster titles 0 3
All-Ireland titles 0 2
College
Years College
1969-1972
 University College Cork
College titles
Fitzgibbon titles 2
Inter-county
Years County Apps (scores)
1972–1975
 Cork 0 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Éamonn Fitzpatrick (1951 – 11 August 2024) 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.[1]

Career

Born in Cork, Fitzpatrick first came to prominence at colleges level with Coláiste Chríost Rí. After winning provincial colleges titles in both codes in 1968, he subsequently won a Hogan Cup title. Fitzpatrick simultaneously made his first appearances on the club scene, winning a Cork MFC title with St Finbarr's in 1968, before progressing to adult level as a dual player.

The "college rule" resulted in Fitzpatrick transferring to University College Cork in 1970. He won a Cork SHC medal as a panel member in his first season, however, he missed the final as he was recuperating after operations for appendicitis and a pelvic abscess.[2] He also won consecutive Fitzgibbon Cup medals during his time with college.[3]

On resuming his club career with St Finbarr's, Fitzpatrick won an All-Ireland Club SHC medal in 1975.[4] He claimed a second All-Ireland winners' medal in 1978.[5] Fitzpatrick's other St. Finbarr's honours include three Munster Club SHC medals and a club record of seven Cork SHC medals.[6] He also won a Cork SFC medal in 1976.[7]

Fitzpatrick first appeared on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork minor football team that beat Derry in the 1969 All-Ireland minor final.[8] He later became a dual player at under-21 level, winning consecutive All-Ireland U21FC medals in 1970 and 1971, as well as an All-Ireland U21HC medal in 1971.[9][10] Fitzpatrick made a number of National Hurling League appearances for the senior team.

Coaching career

In retirement from playing, Fitzpatrick remained involved with St Finbarr's as a coach at all levels. He was assistant coach, under Charlie McCarthy, when the club's senior team beat Carbery in the 1993 final.[11]

Death

Fitzpatrick died on 11 August 2024, at the age of 73.[12]

Honours

Player

Coláiste Chríost Rí
University College Cork
St Finbarr's
Cork

Management

St Finbarr's

References

  1. ^ Allen, John (4 April 2014). "No hurling on the ditch by GAA or club stalwarts when it comes to coaching". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. ^ Horgan, John (8 May 2020). "Classic county hurling finals: UCC denied Muskerry the double in 1970". The Echo. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  3. ^ "50 years on and still central to Cork club hurling – 'There's a brilliant attitude among these fellas'". The 42. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  4. ^ Coughlan, John (5 April 2020). "The Leeside legends series: JBM shone at every level for Cork and the Barrs". The Echo. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  5. ^ Allen, John (14 March 2014). "Patrick's Day will see country's best clubs playing for town, village and posterity". Irish Times. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Senior Hurling (Club)". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  7. ^ "The Barrs - A History". St. Finbarr's GAA website. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  8. ^ Coughlan, John (23 September 2000). "Minors looking for tenth All-Ireland". Irish Independent. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Under 21 football". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Under 21 hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Brilliant Barr's stun Carbery". Irish Examiner. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  12. ^ "The death has occurred of Eamonn Fitzpatrick". rip.ie. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.

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