Irish name Ailfrid O Cuilinn Years Club Died 1998
Kilkenny, Ireland | Position Left corner-back Sport Hurling Name Alfie Cullen | |
Occupation Secondary school teacher | ||
Alfred "Alfie" Cullen (1914–1998) is an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-back and full-back for the Kilkenny senior team.
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Born in Kilkenny, Cullen first played competitive hurling during his schooling at CBS Kilkenny. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of thirteen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team. He joined the senior panel during the 1936 championship. Cullen remained as a non-playing substitute for most of his career, however, he won two Leinster medals as a non-playing substitute.
At club level Cullen continues began his career with Erin's Own before later joining Dicksboro.
Cullen retired from inter-county hurling prior to the start of the 1939 championship.
In retirement from playing Cullen became involved in team management and coaching. As trainer he guided the Dicksboro minor team to three successive championships.