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'''Meelin GAA''' is a [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] club based in [[Meelin]], [[County Cork|Cork]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] which forms part of the parish of [[Rockchapel]] and [[Meelin]]. The club is affiliated to the [[Duhallow GAA|Duhallow]] division of [[Cork GAA]]. The club has both a [[hurling]] and a [[Gaelic football]] teams. Up to recently the club did not have any [[Gaelic football]] team with the area represented in football by Knockscovane GAA Club <ref>http://www.corkman.ie/local-notes/final-chapter-of-knockscovane-gaa-club-1695276.html</ref> which took part in [[Duhallow GAA|Duhallow]] division football competitions until its amalgamation with Meelin GAA club. Meelin juvenile footballers play with St. Peter's which is an amalgamation of Meelin, [[Freemount GAA|Freemount]] and [[Rockchapel GAA|Rockchapel]] clubs at juvenile level. Meelin won the 2009 [[Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkman.ie/local-notes/meelin-john-joe-brosnan-memorial-cup-returns-to-his-native-meelin-1877064.html|title=MEELIN: John Joe Brosnan Memorial Cup returns to his native Meelin |date=2009-09-03|work=[[Corkman]]|accessdate=2010-02-08}}</ref> after a barren spell of 13 years, they followed this up with back to back titles in 2010, defeating [[Kilbrin GAA|Kilbrin]]. This was the start of the clubs incredible journey that took them to the [[All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship|All-Ireland Junior Final]] in [[Croke Park]]. Meelin won the final on a scorline of 0-12 to 1-5 over John Locke's of Kilkenny.
'''Meelin GAA''' is a [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] club is based in [[Meelin]], [[County Cork|Cork]], Ireland and is part of the [[Rockchapel]] and [[Meelin]] parish. The club is affiliated with the [[Duhallow GAA|Duhallow]] division of [[Cork GAA]] and has both a [[hurling]] and a [[Gaelic football]] team. Until recently, the club did not have a Gaelic football team within the football area represented by Knockscovane GAA Club,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.corkman.ie/local-notes/final-chapter-of-knockscovane-gaa-club-1695276.html| title = Breaking Cork News {{!}} Cork News Today {{!}} The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie}}</ref> which took part in Duhallow division until its amalgamation with Meelin GAA club. Meelin juvenile footballers play with St. Peter's which is an amalgamation of the Meelin, [[Freemount GAA|Freemount]] and [[Rockchapel GAA|Rockchapel]] clubs at juvenile level. In 2009 Meelin won the [[Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corkman.ie/local-notes/meelin-john-joe-brosnan-memorial-cup-returns-to-his-native-meelin-1877064.html|title=MEELIN: John Joe Brosnan Memorial Cup returns to his native Meelin |date=3 September 2009|work=[[The Corkman]]|access-date=8 February 2010}}</ref> for the first time in 13 years. In 2010, they followed this up with consecutive titles defeating [[Kilbrin GAA|Kilbrin]] in 2010. This was the start of the club's resurgence that led them to the [[All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship|All-Ireland Junior Final]] in [[Croke Park]]. Meelin won the final with a final score of 0–12 to 1–5 over John Locke's of [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 February 2011 |title=Brosnan tally carries Meelin to title |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/brosnan-tally-carries-meelin-to-title-26695435.html |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=Irish Independent}}</ref>

==History==
==History==
Meelin GAA Club was founded in 1928 and for a number of years played competitive hurling in the North Cork ([[Avondhu GAA|Avondhu]]) Division. When Duhallow division was established in the 1930s Meelin then took part in their competitions. Meelin won its first [[Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship]] in 1939, and followed on with three more victories in 1940, 1941 and 1943. However, after the 1943 victory, Meelin had to wait 27 years for its next Duhallow Championship which was won in 1970. This was the beginning of a new era for the club and since then Meelin have won the Duhallow title on 15 occasions. Meelin contested the final of the [[Cork Junior Hurling Championship]] in 1973 and 1986 but were defeated by [[Ballinhassig GAA|Ballinhassig]] and [[Ballymartle GAA|Ballymartle]]. Meelin have won the Duhallow Junior Hurling League on 11 occasions - 1970, 1971, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2008, 2010.
Meelin GAA Club was founded in 1928 and in their early years played competitive hurling in the North Cork ([[Avondhu GAA|Avondhu]]) division. In the 1930s, Meelin began competing in the recently established Duhallow division. In 1939 Meelin won its first [[Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship]] and followed on with three additional victories in 1940, 1941 and 1943. Following the 1943 victory, Meelin waited 27 years to secure their next Duhallow Championship in 1970. This victory, was the first in a new era for the club, subsequently winning a further 15 Duhallow titles. Meelin contested the final of the [[Cork Junior Hurling Championship]] in 1973 and 1986 but were defeated by [[Ballinhassig GAA|Ballinhassig]] and [[Ballymartle GAA|Ballymartle]]. Meelin have won the Duhallow Junior Hurling League on 11 occasions – 1970, 1971, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2008 and 2010. Following a significant decline in the local population, the club merged with [[Freemount GAA|Freemount]] for juvenile hurling competitions. The merged club is known as St. Mark's.
Due to a big decrease in the local population, the club merged with [[Freemount GAA|Freemount]] for juvenile hurling purposes. The amalgamated club is called St. Mark's.


==County Finals==
===County finals===
Meelin reached their first ever [[Cork Junior Hurling Championship|county junior hurling championship]] final in 1973. The opposition that day was [[Ballinhassig GAA|Ballinhassig]] from the [[Carrigdhoun GAA|Carrigdhoun]] division. Meelin were defeated on a scoreline of 1-6 to 0-5 at [[Coachford]]. Cork goalkeeper at the time [[Martin Coleman]] played in goal for Ballinhassig.
Meelin reached their first ever [[Cork Junior Hurling Championship|county junior hurling championship]] final in 1973 and played against [[Ballinhassig GAA|Ballinhassig]] from the [[Carrigdhoun GAA|Carrigdhoun]] division. Meelin was defeated with a score of 1–6 to 0–5 at [[Coachford]]. Cork goalkeeper at the time [[Martin Coleman]] played in goal for Ballinhassig. In 1986 Meelin returned to the county final, however the club suffered a defeat, losing to [[Ballymartle GAA|Ballymartle]], with a score of 3–8 to 2–4, with the game also played at Coachford. The 2010 competition would forever be remembered in the history of Meelin GAA Club, winning the County Junior A Championship. Meelin defeated [[Cloughduv GAA|Cloughduv]] 1–19 to 2–9 in the County Final at Páirc Uí Rinn, in front of almost 4,000 spectators.
In 1986 Meelin returned to the county final, however the club suffered a similar fate, losing to [[Ballymartle GAA|Ballymartle]], on a scoreline of 3-8 to 2-4 also played at Coachford.
2010 proved to be a year to remember forever in the history of Meelin GAA Club, as they won the County Junior A Championship. Meelin defeated Cloughduv 1-19 to 2-9 in the County Final at Pairc Ui Rinn in front of almost 4,000 people.


==Munster Championship==
===Munster Championship===
By virtue of winning the County in Cork, Meelin represented [[Cork GAA|Cork]] in the [[Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship|Munster Junior Hurling Championship]]. In the Semi Final Meelin beat Effin of [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]], at an eagerly contested and well attended game in [[Kilmallock]]. St Patricks of [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]] provided the opposition for the Final in [[Mallow]]. Meelin were by far the better side, triumphant on a scoreline of 5-18 to 0-9, and Meelin were crowned Munster Champions.
By virtue of winning the County in Cork, Meelin represented [[Cork GAA|Cork]] in the [[Munster GAA Junior Club Hurling Championship|Munster Junior Hurling Championship]]. In the semi-final Meelin beat Effin of [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]], at an eagerly contested and well attended game in [[Kilmallock]]. St Patricks of [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]] provided the opposition for the Final in [[Mallow, County Cork|Mallow]]. A dominant Meelin was triumphant with a score of 5–18 to 0–9, and Meelin were crowned Munster Champions.


==All-Ireland Journey==
===All-Ireland journey===
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The first step on the All-Ireland campaign was at [[Páirc na hÉireann]], Birmingham. Meelin's opposition in the All-Ireland quarter final was the [[Fullen Gaels]] club from Manchester. The supporters traveled from far and wide to see 'the Mighty Meelin' play a championship game overseas. Meelin won the game with a score of 2–15 to 0–8, to set up an All-Ireland semi-final against [[Bearna/Na Forbacha GAA|Bearna/Na Forbacha]] of [[Galway GAA|Galway]]. The All-Ireland Semi-final was played at Éire Óg, Ennis and Meelin prevailed with a score of 0–16 to 1–4, following a poor performance. This set up a set up a subsequent contest with the [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] club [[John Locke's GAA|John Lockes]] on 13 February at [[Croke Park]]. Meelin won with a score of 0–12 to 1–5.<ref name="village-on-high-after-allireland-win">{{cite web| url = http://www.corkman.ie/premium/news/village-on-high-after-allireland-win-2545484.html| title = Breaking Cork News {{!}} Cork News Today {{!}} The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie}}</ref>
The first step on the All-Ireland campaign was at [[Páirc na hÉireann, West Midlands|Pairc na hEireann, Birmingham]]. Meelin's opposition for the All-Ireland quarter final were the Fullen Gaels club from Manchester.
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The supporters travelled from far and wide to see 'the Mighty Meelin' play a championship game overseas. Meelin won the game 2-15 to 0-8, to set up an All-Ireland semi final with Bearna/Na Forbacha of [[Galway GAA|Galway]]. The All-Ireland Semi Final was played at Eire og, Ennis and Meelin prevailed on a scoreline of 0-16 to 1-4, after a poor performance. This set up a date with [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] club John Lockes on the 13th Feb at [[Croke Park]]. Meelin won on a scoreline of 0-12 to 1-5.<ref>http://www.corkman.ie/premium/news/village-on-high-after-allireland-win-2545484.html</ref>


===All-Ireland Squad===
====All-Ireland Squad====
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player | no=1 | pos=GK | nat=IRE | name=Stephen Martin O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=1 | pos=GK | nat= | name=Stephen Martin O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=2 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Mike Forrest}}
{{Fs player | no=2 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Mike Forrest}}
{{Fs player | no=3 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Denis O Riordan}}
{{Fs player | no=3 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Denis O Riordan}}
{{Fs player | no=4 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Diarmuid Linehan}}
{{Fs player | no=4 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Diarmuid Linehan}}
{{Fs Player | no=5 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=William Buckley}}
{{Fs Player | no=5 | pos=DF | nat= | name=William Buckley}}
{{Fs player | no=6 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Kevin Collins}}
{{Fs player | no=6 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Kevin Collins}}
{{Fs player | no=7 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Jerry Forrest (Capt)}}
{{Fs player | no=7 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Jerry Forrest (Capt)}}
{{Fs player | no=8 | pos=MF | nat=IRE | name=Liam Collins}}
{{Fs player | no=8 | pos=MF | nat= | name=Liam Collins}}
{{Fs player | no=9 | pos=MF | nat=IRE | name=William Murphy}}
{{Fs player | no=9 | pos=MF | nat= | name=William Murphy}}
{{Fs player | no=10 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Brendan O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=10 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Brendan O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=11 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Shane O Riordan}}
{{Fs player | no=11 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Shane O Riordan}}
{{Fs player | no=12 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=John Forrest}}
{{Fs player | no=12 | pos=FW | nat= | name=John Forrest}}
{{Fs player | no=13 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Eamonn Brosnan}}
{{Fs player | no=13 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Eamonn Brosnan}}
{{Fs player | no=14 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Jeremy Curtin}}
{{Fs player | no=14 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Jeremy Curtin}}
{{Fs player | no=15 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=DJ O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=15 | pos=FW | nat= | name=DJ O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=16 | pos=GK | nat=IRE | name= Liam O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=16 | pos=GK | nat= | name= Liam O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=17 | pos=MF | nat=IRE | name=Ben Collins}}
{{Fs player | no=17 | pos=MF | nat= | name=Ben Collins}}
{{Fs player | no=18 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Conor Murphy}}
{{Fs player | no=18 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Conor Murphy}}
{{Fs player | no=19 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=TJ Brosnan}}
{{Fs player | no=19 | pos=DF | nat= | name=TJ Brosnan}}
{{Fs player | no=20 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Joseph O Doherty}}
{{Fs player | no=20 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Joseph O Doherty}}
{{Fs player | no=21 | pos=FW | nat=USA | name=Thomas O Mahoney}}
{{Fs player | no=21 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Thomas O Mahoney}}
{{Fs player | no=22 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Pat O Connor}}
{{Fs player | no=22 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Pat O Connor}}
{{Fs player | no=23 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Daniel Curtin}}
{{Fs player | no=23 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Daniel Curtin}}
{{Fs player | no=24 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Daniel O Callaghan}}
{{Fs player | no=24 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Daniel O Callaghan}}
{{Fs player | no=25 | pos=DF | nat=IRE | name=Padraig O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=25 | pos=DF | nat= | name=Padraig O Sullivan}}
{{Fs player | no=26 | pos=FW | nat=IRE | name=Kevin Brosnan}}
{{Fs player | no=26 | pos=FW | nat= | name=Kevin Brosnan}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


==Honours==
==Honours==
* [[All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship]] Winners 2011<ref>http://www.corkman.ie/premium/news/village-on-high-after-allireland-win-2545484.html</ref>
* '''[[All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship]]''' (1): 2011<ref name="village-on-high-after-allireland-win" />
* [[Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship]] Winners 2010
* '''[[Munster GAA Junior Club Hurling Championship]]''' (1): 2010
* [[Cork Junior Hurling Championship]] Winners 2010<ref>http://www.corkman.ie/premium/sport/hurling/glory-days-are-here-for-meelin-2407871.html</ref>
* '''[[Cork Junior Hurling Championship]]''' (1): 2010<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.corkman.ie/premium/sport/hurling/glory-days-are-here-for-meelin-2407871.html| title = Breaking Cork News {{!}} Cork News Today {{!}} The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie}}</ref>
* [[Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship]] Winners 1939, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2009,<ref>http://www.corkman.ie/sport/hurling/meelin-go-back-to-top-of-the-pile-1995278.html</ref> 2010<ref>http://www.corkman.ie/premium/sport/hurling/battling-meelin-stay-on-top-2342073.html</ref>
* '''[[Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship]]''' (20): 1939, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2009,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.corkman.ie/sport/hurling/meelin-go-back-to-top-of-the-pile-1995278.html| title = Breaking Cork News {{!}} Cork News Today {{!}} The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie}}</ref> 2010<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.corkman.ie/premium/sport/hurling/battling-meelin-stay-on-top-2342073.html| title = Breaking Cork News {{!}} Cork News Today {{!}} The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie}}</ref>
* [[Cork Minor B Hurling Championship]] Winners 1993
* '''Cork Minor B Hurling Championship''' (1): 1993
* [[Cork Junior Football Championship]] 1918 - Youghal and Meelin qualified for final which was not played
* '''[[Cork Junior Football Championship]]''' (0): While, Youghal and Meelin both qualified for the 1918 final, it was not played
* '''Duhallow Junior A Hurling League''' Winners 1970, 1971, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2008, 2010
* '''Duhallow Junior A Hurling League''' (11): 1970, 1971, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2008, 2010
* '''Duhallow Under-21 Hurling Championship''' Winners 1972, 1973, 2004, 2006
* '''Duhallow Under-21 Hurling Championship''' (4): 1972, 1973, 2004, 2006
* '''Duhallow Junior B Hurling Championship''' Winners 2007, 2008
* '''Duhallow Junior B Hurling Championship''' (3): 2007, 2008, 2011{{fact|date=August 2023}}


==Notable players==
==Notable players==
* [[Bernie O'Connor]]
* [[Bernie O'Connor]]

* Ned Brosnan
==See also==

* [[Rockchapel GAA]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


{{Duhallow GAA Clubs}}
{{Duhallow clubs}}
{{Cork clubs}}
{{Cork clubs}}


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Latest revision as of 17:20, 29 May 2024

Meelin GAA
Maoilinn
Founded:1928
County:Cork
Colours:Green and gold
Grounds:Clashroe, Meelin, County Cork
Coordinates:52°16′15.98″N 9°01′22.55″W / 52.2711056°N 9.0229306°W / 52.2711056; -9.0229306
Playing kits
Standard colours

Meelin GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club is based in Meelin, Cork, Ireland and is part of the Rockchapel and Meelin parish. The club is affiliated with the Duhallow division of Cork GAA and has both a hurling and a Gaelic football team. Until recently, the club did not have a Gaelic football team within the football area represented by Knockscovane GAA Club,[1] which took part in Duhallow division until its amalgamation with Meelin GAA club. Meelin juvenile footballers play with St. Peter's which is an amalgamation of the Meelin, Freemount and Rockchapel clubs at juvenile level. In 2009 Meelin won the Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship[2] for the first time in 13 years. In 2010, they followed this up with consecutive titles defeating Kilbrin in 2010. This was the start of the club's resurgence that led them to the All-Ireland Junior Final in Croke Park. Meelin won the final with a final score of 0–12 to 1–5 over John Locke's of Kilkenny.[3]

History

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Meelin GAA Club was founded in 1928 and in their early years played competitive hurling in the North Cork (Avondhu) division. In the 1930s, Meelin began competing in the recently established Duhallow division. In 1939 Meelin won its first Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship and followed on with three additional victories in 1940, 1941 and 1943. Following the 1943 victory, Meelin waited 27 years to secure their next Duhallow Championship in 1970. This victory, was the first in a new era for the club, subsequently winning a further 15 Duhallow titles. Meelin contested the final of the Cork Junior Hurling Championship in 1973 and 1986 but were defeated by Ballinhassig and Ballymartle. Meelin have won the Duhallow Junior Hurling League on 11 occasions – 1970, 1971, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2008 and 2010. Following a significant decline in the local population, the club merged with Freemount for juvenile hurling competitions. The merged club is known as St. Mark's.

County finals

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Meelin reached their first ever county junior hurling championship final in 1973 and played against Ballinhassig from the Carrigdhoun division. Meelin was defeated with a score of 1–6 to 0–5 at Coachford. Cork goalkeeper at the time Martin Coleman played in goal for Ballinhassig. In 1986 Meelin returned to the county final, however the club suffered a defeat, losing to Ballymartle, with a score of 3–8 to 2–4, with the game also played at Coachford. The 2010 competition would forever be remembered in the history of Meelin GAA Club, winning the County Junior A Championship. Meelin defeated Cloughduv 1–19 to 2–9 in the County Final at Páirc Uí Rinn, in front of almost 4,000 spectators.

Munster Championship

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By virtue of winning the County in Cork, Meelin represented Cork in the Munster Junior Hurling Championship. In the semi-final Meelin beat Effin of Limerick, at an eagerly contested and well attended game in Kilmallock. St Patricks of Tipperary provided the opposition for the Final in Mallow. A dominant Meelin was triumphant with a score of 5–18 to 0–9, and Meelin were crowned Munster Champions.

All-Ireland journey

[edit]

The first step on the All-Ireland campaign was at Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham. Meelin's opposition in the All-Ireland quarter final was the Fullen Gaels club from Manchester. The supporters traveled from far and wide to see 'the Mighty Meelin' play a championship game overseas. Meelin won the game with a score of 2–15 to 0–8, to set up an All-Ireland semi-final against Bearna/Na Forbacha of Galway. The All-Ireland Semi-final was played at Éire Óg, Ennis and Meelin prevailed with a score of 0–16 to 1–4, following a poor performance. This set up a set up a subsequent contest with the Kilkenny club John Lockes on 13 February at Croke Park. Meelin won with a score of 0–12 to 1–5.[4]

All-Ireland Squad

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   Stephen Martin O Sullivan
2 DF   Mike Forrest
3 DF   Denis O Riordan
4 DF   Diarmuid Linehan
5 DF   William Buckley
6 DF   Kevin Collins
7 DF   Jerry Forrest (Capt)
8 MF   Liam Collins
9 MF   William Murphy
10 FW   Brendan O Sullivan
11 FW   Shane O Riordan
12 FW   John Forrest
13 FW   Eamonn Brosnan
14 FW   Jeremy Curtin
15 FW   DJ O Sullivan
16 GK   Liam O Sullivan
17 MF   Ben Collins
18 FW   Conor Murphy
19 DF   TJ Brosnan
20 DF   Joseph O Doherty
21 FW   Thomas O Mahoney
22 FW   Pat O Connor
23 DF   Daniel Curtin
24 FW   Daniel O Callaghan
25 DF   Padraig O Sullivan
26 FW   Kevin Brosnan

Honours

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Notable players

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Breaking Cork News | Cork News Today | The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie".
  2. ^ "MEELIN: John Joe Brosnan Memorial Cup returns to his native Meelin". The Corkman. 3 September 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Brosnan tally carries Meelin to title". Irish Independent. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Breaking Cork News | Cork News Today | The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie".
  5. ^ "Breaking Cork News | Cork News Today | The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie".
  6. ^ "Breaking Cork News | Cork News Today | The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie".
  7. ^ "Breaking Cork News | Cork News Today | The Corkman Newspaper - Independent.ie".
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