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Francis Collins (hurler)

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Irish name
  
Prionsias O Coileain

Cork titles
  
1

All irelands
  
0

Sport
  
Hurling

Munster titles
  
1

All stars
  
0

Position
  
Midfield

Name
  
Francis Collins

Nhl
  
0

Years
  
Club

Role
  
Runner


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

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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.

At club level Collins is a one-time Munster medallist as a Gaelic footballer with Castlehaven. 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.

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

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Player

Blackrock
  • Cork Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1985
  • Castlehaven
  • Munster Senior Club Football Championship (1): 1989
  • Cork Senior Club Football Championship (1): 1989
  • Cork
  • Munster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1982 (sub), 1983 (sub)
  • References

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