Kevin Bonner
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Kevin Bonner is an Irish gaelic footballer who plays inter-county football for Dublin GAA
. Kevin, the son of Donegal footballing legend, Séamus Bonner. He plays his club football for St. Brigids
in county Dublin
.In 2007 Kevin was the subject of a smear campaign by a national newspaper.
in the quarter final against and continued in the starting line-up against Laois
in the 2006 Leinster Senior Football Championship. He was on Dublin's winning side in the 2006 Leinster Senior Football Championship final. Although he made his first appearance for the Dublin Senior team against UCD in the O'Byrne Cup
when Dublin defeated UCD by a scoreline of 2-15 to 2-7. he finished the game with a scoreline of 1-01. He went on to complete his first term in the O'Byrne Cup with a scoreline of 1-07 and he finished the 2006 National Football League
with 0-01. Bonner received a suspension of eight weeks in the controversial 2006 national league clash between Dublin and Tyrone
, a game which resulted in disciplinary action against 9 players involved in the game. Kevin Bonner, Whelan
, Bryan Cullen
and Alan Brogan
were all exonerated from all charges along with the Tyrone trio of Kevin Hughes
, Michael McGee
and Eoin Mulligan
. The official reason given for the exoneration was stated as 'a technicality'.
O'Byrne Cup
for Dublin against Laois at O'Connor Park
in Offaly. The game finished on a scoreline of 1-18 to 2-13 against Laois. He scored the winning goal for Dublin in extra time for Dublin. Bonner scored 1-06 for Dublin during their 2007 campaign in Division 1A.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&id=7695&viewstory=yes Bonner had his first appearance for Dublin in the Leinster Senior Football Championship
against Laois
in Croke Park
. He was on the St.Brigid's team who lost the Dublin SFC final in Parnell Park to St.Vincent's (who eventually won the All-Ireland competition.
in the final. Kevin scored 0-01 in the game which saw Dublin defeat Longford by 2-12 to 1-14 at Parnell Park
.
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...
. Kevin, the son of Donegal footballing legend, Séamus Bonner. He plays his club football for St. Brigids
St. Brigids
Saint Brigid's GAA Club is based in Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland and serves the communities of Castleknock, Clonsilla, Blanchardstown, Laurel Lodge, Corduff and the Greater Dublin 15 area...
in county Dublin
County Dublin
County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the...
.In 2007 Kevin was the subject of a smear campaign by a national newspaper.
2006
Bonner made his championship debut for Dublin against LongfordLongford GAA
The Longford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Longford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Longford...
in the quarter final against and continued in the starting line-up against Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
in the 2006 Leinster Senior Football Championship. He was on Dublin's winning side in the 2006 Leinster Senior Football Championship final. Although he made his first appearance for the Dublin Senior team against UCD in the O'Byrne Cup
O'Byrne Cup
The O'Byrne Cup is a Gaelic football competition organised by the Leinster GAA. The competition is named after Matt O'Byrne, a former Wicklow GAA club officer. Participants include the twelve county teams and four colleges. The O'Byrne Cup 2011 champions are Kildare, who beat Louth in the final by...
when Dublin defeated UCD by a scoreline of 2-15 to 2-7. he finished the game with a scoreline of 1-01. He went on to complete his first term in the O'Byrne Cup with a scoreline of 1-07 and he finished the 2006 National Football League
National Football League (Ireland)
The National Football League is a Gaelic football tournament held annually between the county teams of Ireland, under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The prize for the winning team is the New Ireland Cup, presented by the New Ireland Assurance Company...
with 0-01. Bonner received a suspension of eight weeks in the controversial 2006 national league clash between Dublin and Tyrone
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
, a game which resulted in disciplinary action against 9 players involved in the game. Kevin Bonner, Whelan
Ciarán Whelan
Ciarán Whelan is a former inter-county Irish Gaelic footballer for Dublin although he remains a club footballer with Raheny. He is right footed but can kick with both feet and usually plays in midfield. He was a member of the Dublin squad from 1996 to 2009...
, Bryan Cullen
Bryan Cullen
Bryan Cullen is an Irish Gaelic footballer who currently plays as a left wing-forward for the Dublin senior team.Cullen made his first appearance for the team during the 2003 championship and has become a regular player over the last few seasons. During that time he has won one All-Ireland...
and Alan Brogan
Alan Brogan
Alan Brogan is an Irish Gaelic footballer from Dublinwho plays for St. Oliver Plunkett's. He is the son of famous Dublin footballer Bernard Brogan. He can play in the full forward line but usually plays centre half forward for Dublin...
were all exonerated from all charges along with the Tyrone trio of Kevin Hughes
Kevin Hughes (GAA)
Kevin Hughes is an All-Ireland-winning Tyrone Gaelic footballer. He was a major figure in Tyrone's midfield on their way to their first ever All-Ireland triumph in 2003, earning the Man of the Match for the All-Ireland final against Armagh....
, Michael McGee
Michael McGee
Michael "Mickey" McGee is a Gaelic footballer for Loughmacrory, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.-Awards:Mickey has two All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winner’s medals...
and Eoin Mulligan
Eoin Mulligan
Eoin "Mugsy" Mulligan is an Irish Gaelic football player. He helped Tyrone win the 2003, 2005 and 2008 All-Ireland Finals and plays in Cookstown for the Fr...
. The official reason given for the exoneration was stated as 'a technicality'.
2007
He won the 2007O'Byrne Cup 2007
-First Round:The first round saw the withdrawal of Kilkenny who were then replaced by Dundalk IT. Dundalk IT later dropped out of the competition which means that Wexford go on to play in the Quarter final on January 4, 2007. The first match of the O'Byrne Cup was played between Carlow and Wicklow...
O'Byrne Cup
O'Byrne Cup
The O'Byrne Cup is a Gaelic football competition organised by the Leinster GAA. The competition is named after Matt O'Byrne, a former Wicklow GAA club officer. Participants include the twelve county teams and four colleges. The O'Byrne Cup 2011 champions are Kildare, who beat Louth in the final by...
for Dublin against Laois at O'Connor Park
O'Connor Park
O'Connor Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. It is one of the principal grounds of the Offaly GAA Gaelic football and hurling teams. The ground was opened in 1934. and currently has a capacity of 20,000....
in Offaly. The game finished on a scoreline of 1-18 to 2-13 against Laois. He scored the winning goal for Dublin in extra time for Dublin. Bonner scored 1-06 for Dublin during their 2007 campaign in Division 1A.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&id=7695&viewstory=yes Bonner had his first appearance for Dublin in the Leinster Senior Football Championship
Leinster Senior Football Championship
The GAA Leinster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council and are played during the summer months. The competition involves the counties of...
against Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
in Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
. He was on the St.Brigid's team who lost the Dublin SFC final in Parnell Park to St.Vincent's (who eventually won the All-Ireland competition.
2008
Kevin was on Dublins winning team for the 2008 O'Byrne Cup winning team which defeated LongfordLongford GAA
The Longford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Longford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Longford...
in the final. Kevin scored 0-01 in the game which saw Dublin defeat Longford by 2-12 to 1-14 at Parnell Park
Parnell Park
Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition...
.