John Browne (hurler)
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John Browne is a former Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with Cork and Blackrock
in the 1990s and 2000s.
John Browne was born in Blackrock just outside Cork
in 1977. He was educated locally and later studied at University College Cork where he qualified with a degree in dentistry. While at the UCC, Browne developed his hurling skills by joining the college’s hurling team. He subsequently won a Fitzgibbon Cup title with the college. Browne played his club hurling with Blackrock
, a very famous hurling club in Cork. With Blackrock he won Cork SHC
titles in 1999, 2001 and 2002.
Browne's skill was quickly spotted by the Cork inter-county selectors. He won an All-Ireland
medal with the under-21 side in 1997 before joining the senior panel in 1998. That year he won a National Hurling League
medal. In 1999, Browne won his first Munster
title before later converting this into his first All-Ireland
medal following a victory over Kilkenny
. In 2000, Browne captured a second Munster title, however, Cork were beaten by Offaly
in the All-Ireland semi-final. Browne was subsequently joined on the inter-county team by his brother Alan Browne
. In 2004, Browne captured a second All-Ireland medal when he came on as a sub in the All-Ireland final against Kilkenny.
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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 Cork and Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
in the 1990s and 2000s.
John Browne was born in Blackrock just outside 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...
in 1977. He was educated locally and later studied at University College Cork where he qualified with a degree in dentistry. While at the UCC, Browne developed his hurling skills by joining the college’s hurling team. He subsequently won a Fitzgibbon Cup title with the college. Browne played his club hurling with Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
, a very famous hurling club in Cork. With Blackrock he won Cork SHC
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 1999, 2001 and 2002.
Browne's skill was quickly spotted by the Cork inter-county selectors. He won an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
medal with the under-21 side in 1997 before joining the senior panel in 1998. That year he won a 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. In 1999, Browne won his first Munster
Munster 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 before later converting this into 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 following a victory over 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...
. In 2000, Browne captured a second Munster title, however, Cork were beaten by Offaly
Offaly GAA
The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly...
in the All-Ireland semi-final. Browne was subsequently joined on the inter-county team by his brother Alan Browne
Alan Browne
Alan Browne is an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1995 until 2003.-Club:...
. In 2004, Browne captured a second All-Ireland medal when he came on as a sub in the All-Ireland final against Kilkenny.