Irish name Pádraig Ó Néill Position Left Half Back Years County All irelands 2 | Sport Gaelic football Years Club All Stars ? | |
Born 22 October 1958 (age 58)
Dublin, Ireland ( 1958-10-22 ) | ||
Pat O'Neill (born 22 October 1958) is a former player and manager of the Dublin Gaelic football team. A doctor by profession, he is a sports injuries consultant.
Playing career
O'Neill is most renowned in recent years for his period as manager of the Dublin Senior football panel. He managed Dublin to their 22nd all-Ireland in 1995 against Tyrone. O'Neill had been a selector for the Dublin Senior Football Team before he was appointed as the Senior Manager.
O'Neill had a very successful career as a player. O'Neill has lifted the Sam Maguire Cup on two occasions for Dublin, in 1976 and 1977. He won two National football league medal with Dublin in 1978 and in 1976. He received an All-Stars Award for his skills in 1977.
References
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