Francis Collins (hurler)

Francis Collins is an Irish retired hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.[1]

Francis Collins
Personal information
Irish name Prionsias Ó Coileáin
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born Castlehaven, County Cork, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
Castlehaven
Blackrock
Club titles
  Football Hurling
Cork titles 1 1
Munster titles 1 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1982-1983
Cork 4 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 13:21, 29 July 2015.

Born in Castlehaven, County Cork, Collins first played competitive Gaelic games during his schooling at the St. Finbarr's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Cork senior team. He made his debut during the 1982 championship. Collins quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.[citation needed]

At club level Collins is a one-time Munster medallist as a Gaelic footballer with Castlehaven.[2] In addition to this he is also a dual championship medallist having played hurling with Blackrock.

Collin's brothers, Donie and Christy, also played with Cork.[citation needed]

Throughout his career Collins made 4 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1983 championship.[citation needed]

Honours

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Player

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Blackrock
Castlehaven
Cork

References

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  1. ^ Keys, Colm (9 September 2003). "Collins sizes up old rival". Irish Independent. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  2. ^ Lyons, Tom (8 October 2013). "Castlehaven just wouldn't go away!". The Southern Star. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[permanent dead link]