Séamus Cullinane (1933 – August 2002) was an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-back for the

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senior team. Born in Cahernashelleeney,

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, Cullinane first played competitive hurling whilst at school at St. Mary's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Galway minor team. He made his senior debut in the 1954 championship. Cullinane went on to play a bit part for Galway over the next few years, however, he enjoyed little success in terms of silverware. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion. As a member of the

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inter-provincial team at various times, Cullinane enjoyed little success in the

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. At club level he was a four-time

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medallist with Castlegar. Throughout his career Cullinane made just two championship appearances for Galway. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1958 championship. In retirement from playing, Cullinane became involved in team management and coaching. At club level he was a selector when

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reached their first championship decider in 1977.

Honours

Player

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(4): 1952, 1953, 1957, 1958

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cullinane, Seamus 1933 births 2002 deaths Castlegar hurlers Galway inter-county hurlers Connacht inter-provincial hurlers Hurling selectors 20th-century Irish sportsmen