John O'Brien (Louth footballer)
John O'Brien is a former Louth inter-county gaelic footballer. At club level he represents Dundalk team Seán O'Mahony's.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Sean Ó Briain | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Left half-back | ||
| Born |
12 October 1985 Dundalk, County Louth | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
2002- | Seán O'Mahony's | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
2006-2014 | Louth | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
Inter-county
editHaving previously played for his county at minor and under-21 levels, O'Brien made his senior debut in 2006 in an O'Byrne Cup match against D.I.T. He would go on to become a mainstay of the Wee County panel for almost ten years. He was part of the team which almost won the county's first Leinster title in 53 years but were controversially denied by neighbours Meath, after referee Martin Sludden awarded a goal which was proven to be a square ball and thrown over the line.[1][2]
In early 2011 O'Brien announced his plans to emigrate to Australia in search for work alongside his team mates Michael Fanning and midfielder Brian White.[3] He returned home in early 2013 and rejoined the county senior squad under new manager Aidan O'Rourke.[4] He retired from inter-county activity following the conclusion of the 2014 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.[5]
O'Brien won O'Byrne Cup, Tommy Murphy Cup and NFL Division 2 medals during his career with Louth.
Club honours
edit- Louth Senior Football Championship: 2016[6]
- Louth Intermediate Football Championship: 2014[7]
- Leinster Intermediate Club Football Championship: 2014[8]
- Louth Intermediate Football League: 2005[9]
- Intermediate Football League Division 2B: 2002, 2004[9]
- Paddy Sheelan Shield: 2013[10]
- Andy Rogers Cup: 2000[11]
References
edit- ^ "Rough justice for heartbroken Louth". The Irish Times. 11 July 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2010.
- ^ Reid, Philip (12 July 2010). "Dark clouds cast over Louth's big day in the sun". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Louth quartet may be forced to emigrate". Irish Examiner. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ "Louth quartet may be forced to emigrate". Irish Examiner. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ "Kelly demands reality check after 'heart ripped out' of Louth team". Irish Independent. 16 May 2015.
- ^ "Crawley steals historic glory for O'Mahony's". Irish Independent. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "O'Mahonys celebrate Intermediate Championship win". www.dundalkleader.com. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Fisher reels in the silverware for 14-man O'Mahonys". Irish Independent. 1 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Point Road braced for senior football". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2005.
- ^ "Shield and derby joy for Seans". The Argus. 17 June 2013.
- ^ "Hill OMahonys pip Cooley in great final". The Argus. 20 October 2000.