Jim Buttimer
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Jim Buttimer was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club St. Finbarr's
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1930s and 1940s.
with the famous St. Finbarr's
club on the south side of Cork
and enjoyed much success. As goalkeeper on the club's senior team he won four senior county championship
titles in 1942, 1943, 1946 and 1947.
title following a 4-3 to 3-4 victory over Limerick
. He later lined out in the subsequent All-Ireland final, one of the most memorable championship deciders of all-time. Kilkenny
provided the opposition on that occasion in a game that was played during a fierce thunder storm. World War II
was erupting all across Europe as Terry Leahy
whipped over the winning point for Kilkenny, who won the game by 2-7 to 3-3.
Cork bounced back after this defeat in 1940, with Buttimer collecting his first National Hurling League
medal. Cork, however, were later eliminated from the championship following two classic games against Limerick in a replayed Munster final.
1941 saw Buttimer capture a second consecutive National League title. The subsequent Munster and All-Ireland championships were severely hampered due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Tipperary and parts of Leinster. As a result of this Tipperary
and Kilkenny, the two counties that were affected the most, were not allowed to participate. It was decided that Cork, after defeated Limerick, would represent Munster in the All-Ireland final. The game against Dublin
turned into a rout thanks to contributing goals from Johnny Quirke
and Ted O'Sullivan. At the full-time whistel Cork had won by 5-11 to 0-6. It was one of the most one-sided championship deciders of all-time. This victory gave Buttimer his first All-Ireland
medal at senior level. In the delayed Munster final in October, however, Tipperary defeated Cork.
In 1942 Buttimer was replaced as Cork's first-choice goalkeeper by Ned Porter
and he was demoted to the substitutes' bench. In spite of this Cork reclaimed the Munster title and reached the All-Ireland final. Dublin provided the opposition for the second year in-a-row and the opening half turned out to be a close affair. Buttimer came on as a substitute as Johnny Quirke
gave Cork a comfortable half-time lead thanks to a goal. In the second-half Cork went on the rampage. At the final whistle Cork were the champions by 2-14 to 3-4 and Buttimer had the honour of collecting a second All-Ireland winners' medal on the field of play. He retired from inter-county hurling shortly afterward.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club St. Finbarr's
St. Finbarr's GAA
St. Finbarr's National Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland....
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1930s and 1940s.
Club
Buttimer played his club hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with the famous St. Finbarr's
St. Finbarr's GAA
St. Finbarr's National Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland....
club on the south side of Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
and enjoyed much success. As goalkeeper on the club's senior team he won four senior county championship
Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The Evening Echo Cork County Senior Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in the county of Cork in Ireland....
titles in 1942, 1943, 1946 and 1947.
Inter-county
Buttimer first came to prominence on the Cork inter-county team in 1939 when he won his first MunsterMunster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title following a 4-3 to 3-4 victory over Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
. He later lined out in the subsequent All-Ireland final, one of the most memorable championship deciders of all-time. Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
provided the opposition on that occasion in a game that was played during a fierce thunder storm. World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
was erupting all across Europe as Terry Leahy
Terry Leahy
Sir Terry Leahy is a former CEO of Tesco, the largest British supermarket chain.He lives in Cuffley, Hertfordshire, with his wife, Alison and his three children.- Early life :...
whipped over the winning point for Kilkenny, who won the game by 2-7 to 3-3.
Cork bounced back after this defeat in 1940, with Buttimer collecting his first National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medal. Cork, however, were later eliminated from the championship following two classic games against Limerick in a replayed Munster final.
1941 saw Buttimer capture a second consecutive National League title. The subsequent Munster and All-Ireland championships were severely hampered due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Tipperary and parts of Leinster. As a result of this Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
and Kilkenny, the two counties that were affected the most, were not allowed to participate. It was decided that Cork, after defeated Limerick, would represent Munster in the All-Ireland final. The game against Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
turned into a rout thanks to contributing goals from Johnny Quirke
Johnny Quirke
Johnny Quirke was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1932 until 1946...
and Ted O'Sullivan. At the full-time whistel Cork had won by 5-11 to 0-6. It was one of the most one-sided championship deciders of all-time. This victory gave Buttimer his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal at senior level. In the delayed Munster final in October, however, Tipperary defeated Cork.
In 1942 Buttimer was replaced as Cork's first-choice goalkeeper by Ned Porter
Ned Porter
Ned Porter was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Brian Dillons and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1930s and 1940s. Porter won one All-Ireland title, one Munster title and one National Hurling League title with Cork.-Teams:...
and he was demoted to the substitutes' bench. In spite of this Cork reclaimed the Munster title and reached the All-Ireland final. Dublin provided the opposition for the second year in-a-row and the opening half turned out to be a close affair. Buttimer came on as a substitute as Johnny Quirke
Johnny Quirke
Johnny Quirke was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1932 until 1946...
gave Cork a comfortable half-time lead thanks to a goal. In the second-half Cork went on the rampage. At the final whistle Cork were the champions by 2-14 to 3-4 and Buttimer had the honour of collecting a second All-Ireland winners' medal on the field of play. He retired from inter-county hurling shortly afterward.