John Buckley (hurler)
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John Buckley is an Irish
retired sportsperson. He played hurling
with his school, the North Monastery
, his local club Glen Rovers
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1982 until 1986.
, as well as playing football
with the Glen’s sister club, St. Nick’s
. He first came to prominence as a dual player
at minor level in the seventies. In 1976 Buckley was a dual county minor championship medalist as Carrigview
and Blackthorn
were accounted for in the finals.
Buckley subsequently joined the club's senior teams, however, he soon gave up football to concentrate on his hurling. It was a lean period for Glen Rovers with the club losing county championship deciders in 1980, 1981 and 1988.
In 1989 Buckley lined out in his fourth county final. Sarsfield's provided the opposition and an exciting hour of hurling followed. At the full-time whistle 'the Glen' were the champions by 4-15 to 3-13 and Buckley finally collected a coveted county senior championship
.
After surrendering their title in 1990 Glen Rovers were back in the county final again in 1991. Midleton
were the opponents that time, however, Buckley's side were defeated by 1-17 to 1-8. Following this defeat Buckley decided to retire from club hurling.
title in this grade following victories over Kerry
and Clare
. Unfortunately, he missed out on the chance to win an All-Ireland
medal as Down
defeated Cork in the championship decider. Buckley later gave up football entirely to concentrate on hurling.
In 1982 Buckley made his senior championship debut, just as Cork were about to return to the big time with a new team. That year he collected his first Munster
medal folloowing Cork's 5-31 to 3-6 drubbing of Waterford. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted Cork against Kilkenny, with 'the Rebels' installed as the red-hot favourites. All did not go to plan as Kilkenny dominated. Buckley started at right wing-back, however, Christy Heffernan
was the hero of the day as he scored two goals in a forty second spell just before half-time. Ger Fennelly
captured a third goal in the second-half as Kilkenny completely trounced ‘the Rebels’ by 3-18 to 1-15.
O'Donoghue claimed a second Munster medal in 1983 as Waterford fell heavily by 3-22 to 0-12 for the second consecutive year. After defeating Galway
in the All-Ireland semi-final Cork squared up to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final for the second year in-a-row. Once again Kilkenny dominated the game, assisted by a strong wind in the first-half, and hung on in the face of a great fight-back by Cork. At the full-time whistle Kilkenny emerged victorious by 2-14 to 2-12. For the second consecutive year Buckley ended up on the losing side on All-Ireland final day.
In 1984 Buckley was relegated to the substitutes' bench. Because of this he missed out on Cork's Munster and All-Ireland
triumphs in the GAA
's centenary year. In spite of not playing Buckley did collect winners' medals as a non-playing sub.
Buckley continued playing with Cork for the next two years, however, he failed to regain his place on the starting fifteen. He was a member of the panel for all of Cork's 1986 season, however, he was dropped for the All-Ireland final against Galway
.
Buckley’s last game for Cork was a National Hurling League
clash with Kilkenny in late 1986. He was sent off in the game and was never selected to play for his county again.
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...
retired 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 school, the North Monastery
The North Monastery
The North Monastery is a collection of primary, secondary and a Gaelcholáiste schools located at Our Lady's Mount, Cork City, Republic of Ireland.-History:...
, his local club Glen Rovers
Glen Rovers GAA
Glen Rovers is a Cork-based Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Ballyvolane and Blackpool areas of Cork city, Ireland. The club was founded in 1916 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-Colours:...
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1982 until 1986.
Club
Buckley played hurling with his local club Glen RoversGlen Rovers GAA
Glen Rovers is a Cork-based Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Ballyvolane and Blackpool areas of Cork city, Ireland. The club was founded in 1916 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-Colours:...
, as well as playing football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
with the Glen’s sister club, St. Nick’s
St. Nicholas' GAA
St. Nicholas’ Gaelic Football Club is a Cork-based Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Ballyvolane and Blackpool areas of Cork city, Ireland. The club was founded in 1901 and is solely concerned with the game of Gaelic football. St...
. He first came to prominence as a dual player
Dual player
Dual player or dual star is a term used in Gaelic games to describe a player who plays both Men's Gaelic football and Hurling or Ladies' Gaelic football and Camogie. The player doesn't necessarily have to play at the same standard in both sports...
at minor level in the seventies. In 1976 Buckley was a dual county minor championship medalist as Carrigview
Carrigtwohill GAA
Carrigtwohill GAA is a Gaelic Football and hurling club based in the parish of Carrigtwohill in Cork, Ireland. The club participates in Cork GAA competitions and in Imokilly board competitions. In 2011 the Senior hurling team won a first county title in 93 years...
and Blackthorn
Mitchelstown GAA
Mitchelstown GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association based in the town of Mitchelstown, Cork, Ireland. The club fields teams in competitions organized by the Cork GAA county board and the Avondhu GAA divisional board. The club plays only Gaelic football.-History:...
were accounted for in the finals.
Buckley subsequently joined the club's senior teams, however, he soon gave up football to concentrate on his hurling. It was a lean period for Glen Rovers with the club losing county championship deciders in 1980, 1981 and 1988.
In 1989 Buckley lined out in his fourth county final. Sarsfield's provided the opposition and an exciting hour of hurling followed. At the full-time whistle 'the Glen' were the champions by 4-15 to 3-13 and Buckley finally collected a coveted county senior 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....
.
After surrendering their title in 1990 Glen Rovers were back in the county final again in 1991. Midleton
Midleton GAA
Midleton Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the town of Midleton in County Cork, Ireland.-History:The concept of a Gaelic Athletic Association was first mooted in 1883 when a sub-committee of the Irish Republican Brotherhood was formed with the ideal of...
were the opponents that time, however, Buckley's side were defeated by 1-17 to 1-8. Following this defeat Buckley decided to retire from club hurling.
Inter-county
Buckley first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork under-21 football team in the late seventies. In 1979 he captured a MunsterMunster Under-21 Football Championship
The Munster Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Munster, in Ireland....
title in this grade following victories over Kerry
Kerry GAA
The Kerry 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 Kerry...
and Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
. Unfortunately, he missed out on the chance to win an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and are played during the summer months...
medal as Down
Down GAA
The Down County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Down GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Down...
defeated Cork in the championship decider. Buckley later gave up football entirely to concentrate on hurling.
In 1982 Buckley made his senior championship debut, just as Cork were about to return to the big time with a new team. That year he collected 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....
medal folloowing Cork's 5-31 to 3-6 drubbing of Waterford. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted Cork against Kilkenny, with 'the Rebels' installed as the red-hot favourites. All did not go to plan as Kilkenny dominated. Buckley started at right wing-back, however, Christy Heffernan
Christy Heffernan
Christy Heffernan is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Glenmore and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team in the 1980s and 1990s. Heffernan is regarded as one of Kilkenny's greatest-ever players.-Club:...
was the hero of the day as he scored two goals in a forty second spell just before half-time. Ger Fennelly
Ger Fennelly
Ger Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
captured a third goal in the second-half as Kilkenny completely trounced ‘the Rebels’ by 3-18 to 1-15.
O'Donoghue claimed a second Munster medal in 1983 as Waterford fell heavily by 3-22 to 0-12 for the second consecutive year. After defeating Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
in the All-Ireland semi-final Cork squared up to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final for the second year in-a-row. Once again Kilkenny dominated the game, assisted by a strong wind in the first-half, and hung on in the face of a great fight-back by Cork. At the full-time whistle Kilkenny emerged victorious by 2-14 to 2-12. For the second consecutive year Buckley ended up on the losing side on All-Ireland final day.
In 1984 Buckley was relegated to the substitutes' bench. Because of this he missed out on Cork's Munster and 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....
triumphs in the GAA
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
's centenary year. In spite of not playing Buckley did collect winners' medals as a non-playing sub.
Buckley continued playing with Cork for the next two years, however, he failed to regain his place on the starting fifteen. He was a member of the panel for all of Cork's 1986 season, however, he was dropped for the All-Ireland final against Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
.
Buckley’s last game for Cork was 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...
clash with Kilkenny in late 1986. He was sent off in the game and was never selected to play for his county again.