Oliver Crewe

Oliver Crewe (27 February 1947 – 2 May 2020) was a Gaelic footballer who played for the Clan na Gael and Dowdallshill clubs and at senior level for the Armagh county team.[1]

Oliver Crewe
Personal information
Irish name Oilibhéar de Criú
Sport Gaelic football
Position Right wing-back
Born 27 February 1947
Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Died 2 May 2020 (aged 73)
Dundalk, Republic of Ireland
Nickname The quiet man
Club(s)
Years Club
 Clan na Gael
Dowdallshill
Club titles
Armagh titles 7
Ulster titles 3
All-Ireland Titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1968-1974
 Armagh
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NFL 0
All Stars 0

Career

Crewe first came to Gaelic football prominence as a schoolboy with St Paul's Junior High School, which subsequently formed the backbone of the Clan na Gael club team. After progressing through the underage ranks to the senior team, Crewe was a member of the Clan team that lost the 1974 All-Ireland club final to University College Dublin.[2] His other honours at club level include three Ulster Club Championships and seven Armagh SFC titles. Crewe first appeared on the inter-county scene with the Armagh minor football team. He spent a number of seasons with the senior team between 1968 and 1974. Crewe ended his playing days with the Dowdallshill club.[3]

Death

Crewe died from COVID-19 at Dealgan House Nursing Home in Dundalk on 2 May 2020, aged 73.[4]

Honours
Clan na Gael

References
  1. "Call for inquiry into nursing homes deaths during pandemic". RTÉ News. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  2. "UCD's Rich Footballing History". UCD website. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  3. "Oliver Crewe: tribute to a quiet gentleman and unique Armagh gael". The Irish News. 26 May 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  4. "The death has occurred of Oliver CREWE". RIP.ie. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
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