Michael O'Dwyer, S.S.C.M.E. (27 September 1887 – 13 February 1975) was an Irish hurler who played for the Tipperary senior team. Born in

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, O'Dwyer was introduced to hurling in his youth. He excelled in both the academic and athletic fields at St. Patrick's College,

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, before later studying at

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. O'Dwyer simultaneously came to prominence with the Holycross–Ballycahill club team, with whom he enjoyed a brief career. O'Dwyer made his debut with the Tipperary senior team during the 1908 championship. He was a regular member of the starting fifteen over the next few years and won a set of

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and

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medals in his debut season. O'Dwyer was also included on the Tipperary team that toured

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as part of a

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initiative in 1910. O'Dwyer retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1911 championship. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1912, O'Dwyer completed his B.A. and D.D. and served as a professor at St. Patrick's College. In 1920 he joined the

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, eventually rising to the position of Superior General in 1924. He held this post until 1947. At the time of his death on 13 February 1975, O'Dwyer was the last surviving member of the 1908 Tipperary All-Ireland-winning team.

Honours

;Tipperary *

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Odwyer, Michael 1887 births 1975 deaths Holycross-Ballycahill hurlers Tipperary inter-county hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners Alumni of St. Patrick's College, Thurles Alumni of Maynooth University