Eddie Connolly

Eddie Connolly (29 October 1985 – 17 September 2015) was an Irish hurler. He played for his local club Loughmore–Castleiney and was a member of the Tipperary senior inter-county team.

This article is about the Irish hurler. For the American boxer, see Eddie Connolly (boxer).

Eddie Connolly
Personal information
Sport Hurling
Position Centre back
Born (1985-10-29)29 October 1985
Loughmore, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died 17 September 2015(2015-09-17) (aged 29)
Loughmore, County Tipperary, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
 Loughmore–Castleiney
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2011–2013
 Tipperary

On 13 March 2011, he made his senior debut for Tipperary against Offaly, starting at right corner back in the National Hurling League in a 1-20 to 0-10 victory.[1][2] Eddie was an accomplished defender in hurling and Gaelic football, playing senior hurling and football for the premier county. Eddie captained Tipperary to an All-Ireland Intermediate hurling championship in 2012. He was also a distinguished player for his college Dublin Institute of technology.

Connolly was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013. He died on 17 September 2015 at the age of 29.[3]

References
  1. "Ryan goal sets Tipperary on way to convincing victory". Irish Times. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  2. "Maher leads Tipp romp to leave Offaly struggling to escape drop". Irish Independent. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  3. "Tipperary hurler and footballer Eddie Connolly dies". The Irish Times. 18 September 2015.
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