Alfie Cullen

Alfred "Alfie" Cullen (1914–1998) is an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-back and full-back for the Kilkenny senior team.[1]

Alfie Cullen
Personal information
Irish name Ailfrid Ó Cuilinn
Sport Hurling
Position Left corner-back
Born 1914
Kilkenny, Ireland
Died 1998
Kilkenny, Ireland
Occupation Secondary school teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
 Dicksboro
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1936-1939
 Kilkenny
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0

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.

Honours

Player
CBS Kilkenny
  • Leinster Colleges Junior Hurling Championship (1): 1930
Kilkenny

Trainer
Dicksboro
  • Kilkenny Minor Hurling Championship (3): 1951, 1952, 1953
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References
  1. "Profile: Alfie Cullen". Dicksboro GAA website. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
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