Andy Creagh

Andy Creagh (1953 – 10 February 2010) was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior football team.[1]

Andy Creagh
Personal information
Irish name Aindriú Craobhach
Sport Gaelic football
Position Midfielder
Born 1953
Blackrock, Cork, Ireland
Died 10 February 2010 (aged 55)
Blackrock, Cork, Ireland
Occupation Secondary school teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
 Blackrock
St. Michaels
Club titles
  Football Hurling
Cork titles 0 6
Munster titles 0 3
All-Ireland titles 0 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1980-1981
 Cork 0 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NFL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 22:01, 21 July 2014.

Born in Blackrock, Cork, Creagh first played competitive Gaelic games during his schooling at Coláiste Iognáid Rís. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor hurling team, before later becoming a dual player at under-21 level. He made his senior football debut during the 1980-81 National Football League. Creagh only played for one season, winning one National Football League medal.

At club level Creagh was a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Blackrock. In addition to this he also won three Munster medals and six championship medals.

In retirement from playing Creagh became involved in team management and coaching. He coached a number of underage and juvenile teams with Blackrock over a long period.

Honours

Team
Coláiste Iognáid Rís
  • Simcox Cup (1): 1971
  • O'Callaghan Cup (1): 1971
Blackrock
Cork
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References
  1. "Andy Creagh 1953 - 2010". Blackrock GAA website. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.


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