Irish name Seamus Galway titles 4 Career end 1958 Sport Hurling Name Seamus Cullinane All irelands 0 | Position Left wing-back Role Runner Nhl 0 Years Club Career start 1954 | |
Occupation Secondary school principal Died August 2002, Athenry, Republic of Ireland | ||
Séamus Cullinane (1933 - August 2002) was an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-back for the Galway senior team.
Born in Cahernashelleeney, Claregalway, County Galway, Cullinane first played competitive hurling whilst at school at St. Mary's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Galway minor team. He made his senior debut in the 1954 championship. Cullinane went on to play a bit part for Galway over the next few years, however, he enjoyed little success in terms of silverware. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team at various times, Cullinane enjoyed little success in the Railway Cup. At club level he was a four-time championship medallist with Castlegar.
Throughout his career Cullinane made just two championship appearances for Galway. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1958 championship.
In retirement from playing, Cullinane became involved in team management and coaching. At club level he was a selector when Athenry reached their first championship decider in 1977.