John Lack O'Sullivan
John Lack O'Sullivan (1976–19 November 2002) was a Gaelic footballer and Australian rules footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Seán Lack Ó Súileabháin | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Born | County Cork, Ireland | ||
| Occupation | Teacher | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
Adrigole GFC Beara GAA Leeside Lions | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Cork titles |
1 U-21 1 Junior | ||
Playing career
The Adrigole GFC clubman was one of key players that won the Cork Junior Football Championship in 2002, but died in November 2002 before the final from a cardiac condition while swimming.[1][2] He played for his divisional side Beara GAA that won the Cork Under-21 Football Championship in 1997 and has also represented Cork GAA at underage level. John Lack played for the Ireland national Australian rules football team[3] that won the 2002 Australian Football International Cup and kicked a goal in the final against Papua New Guinea. The Australian Rules Football League of Ireland Premiership Trophy is named in his honour.[4][4][5]
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References
- "A Tribute to John 'Lack' O'Sullivan". Archived from the original on 7 December 2002.
- "Acknowledgement and First Anniversary". Archived from the original on 20 November 2008.
- "Team Lists". Archived from the original on 28 July 2008.
- "Kennelly and O'hAilpin steer Leeside to Irish flag". 24 September 2007.
- "John Lack Memorial Game". Archived from the original on 20 December 2003.
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