Denis Kelleher

Denis "Toots" Kelleher (1931-2002) was an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played as a centre-back for the Cork senior team.

Denis "Toots" Kelleher
Personal information
Irish name Donncha Céileachair
Sport Gaelic Football
Position Left corner-forward
Born 1931
Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland
Died 13 January 2002 (aged 70)
Wellington Road, Cork, Ireland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Nickname Toots
Occupation Cattle dealer
Club(s)
Years Club
Millstreet
Club titles
Cork titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1950-1958
Cork 24 (2-29)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NFL 2
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 01:28, 12 April 2012.

Kelleher made his debut for the team during the 1950 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement following the completion of the 1958 championship. During that time he won two National League medals and two Munster medals but failed to capture an All-Ireland medal.[1]

Kelleher also enjoyed a lengthy club career with Millstreet.

References

  1. "Munster Senior Football Winning Teams". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 12 April 2012.


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