KERRY’S JACK O’SHEA, the Offaly duo of Matt Connor and Pádraig Horan, and Kilkenny’s Frank Cummins were all inducted into the GAA’s Hall of Fame today.
O'Shea, Connor, Horan and Cummins were all honoured. today. INPHO
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At a ceremony at the GAA Museum in Croke Park today, the quartet were honoured as the period from 1980 to 1984 was covered.
The quartet are now in an exclusive group of 46 legends of Gaelic Games who make up the Hall of Fame at the museum.
The players enjoyed an incredible career as they claimed a combined total of 18 All-Ireland senior medals and 14 All-Star awards.
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Matt Connor and Jack O'Shea at the GAA Museum Hall of Fame today. Ryan Byrne / INPHO
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Jack O’Shea (6) – 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985.
Matt Connor (3) – 1980, 1982, 1983.
Pádraig Horan (1) – 1985.
Frank Cummins (4) – 1971, 1972, 1982, 1983.
Padraig Horan and Frank Cummins at the GAA Museum Hall of Fame today. Ryan Byrne / INPHO
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GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail, congratulated the players on being named on the prestigious list.
“I am delighted to welcome these four outstanding GAA ambassadors into our GAA Museum Hall of Fame.
“These four individuals illuminated their respective codes, setting consistently high standards that thrilled crowds and have left an enduring legacy on our games.
“I congratulate Pádraig, Frank, Matt and Jack and I hope this acknowledgement helps shine a light on their efforts over many years to generations who were not lucky enough to witness first hand the skills they brought to bear on the game.”
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18 All-Ireland senior medals between 4 GAA legends that entered Hall of Fame today
KERRY’S JACK O’SHEA, the Offaly duo of Matt Connor and Pádraig Horan, and Kilkenny’s Frank Cummins were all inducted into the GAA’s Hall of Fame today.
At a ceremony at the GAA Museum in Croke Park today, the quartet were honoured as the period from 1980 to 1984 was covered.
The quartet are now in an exclusive group of 46 legends of Gaelic Games who make up the Hall of Fame at the museum.
The players enjoyed an incredible career as they claimed a combined total of 18 All-Ireland senior medals and 14 All-Star awards.
All-Ireland senior medals
All-Star awards
GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail, congratulated the players on being named on the prestigious list.
“I am delighted to welcome these four outstanding GAA ambassadors into our GAA Museum Hall of Fame.
“These four individuals illuminated their respective codes, setting consistently high standards that thrilled crowds and have left an enduring legacy on our games.
“I congratulate Pádraig, Frank, Matt and Jack and I hope this acknowledgement helps shine a light on their efforts over many years to generations who were not lucky enough to witness first hand the skills they brought to bear on the game.”
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