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Arthur O'Donnell (9 March 1890 – 23 December 1954) was an
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hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the
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senior team.


Playing career

O'Donnell made his first appearance for the team during the 1915 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1928 championship. During that time he won two
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medals and four
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medals. At club level, O'Donnell was a multiple
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medalist with Boherlahan–Dualla.


Personal life and death

O'Donnell was born in the townland of Ballinree, just outside Cashel,
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, the fourth of six children of James and his second wife Bridget (née Gorman). After completing his education, he worked on the family farm before later finding employment as a store hand. O'Donnell, aged 64, died from
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on 23 December 1954 at his sister's residence in Ballytarsna,
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External links


Arhur O'Donnell obituary
1890 births 1954 deaths Boherlahan-Dualla hurlers Tipperary inter-county hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners Hurling goalkeepers People from Cashel, County Tipperary {{Tipperary-hurling-bio-stub