Paddy Delea
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Paddy Delea was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Blackrock
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1922 until 1931. He was born in Blackrock, County Cork
, Ireland
.
with the famous Blackrock
club in Cork. He won his first senior county title
in 1934 and added five more titles to his collection in 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930 and 1931.
title as a substitute in 1926. Delea later lined out in his first All-Ireland decider as snow covered Croke Park
for an October final. Kilkenny
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, Cork were victorious giving Delea his first All-Ireland
medal. He won a second Munster medal in 1927 before later lining out in a second consecutive All-Ireland final. The Dublin
team, which consisted of nine Gardaí, trounced the Corkmen on a score line of 4-8 to 1-3. Delea captured a third Munster title in 1928 before appearing in a third championship decider. Galway
, a team who had received a bye into the final without playing a single game, provided the opposition on this occasion. Delea scored two of Cork's points as 'the Rebels' romped home with a 27-point win giving him a second All-Ireland medal. 1929 saw Delea win a fourth consecutive Munster title. Once again, he lined out in that year's All-Ireland final where Galway lined out as well. Once again, it was the men from the west who lost out as Delea claimed a third All-Ireland title. Cork lost their provincial crown in 1930, however, the team bounced back in 1931 with Delea winning a fifth Munster medal. A fifth All-Ireland final appearance later followed with Kilkenny providing the opposition. The final went to two replays, with Delea scoring the eqaulising goal in the second game. Cork eventually triumphed in the third game with Delea picking up his fourth All-Ireland medal. The Cork team went into decline following this game and Delea later retired from inter-county hurling.
in 1931.
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 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:...
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1922 until 1931. He was born in Blackrock, County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
.
Club
Delea 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 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:...
club in Cork. He won his first senior county title
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....
in 1934 and added five more titles to his collection in 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930 and 1931.
Inter-county
Delea first came to prominence on the inter-county scene in the mid-1920s. 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 as a substitute in 1926. Delea later lined out in his first All-Ireland decider as snow covered Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
for an October final. 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, however, Cork were victorious giving Delea 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. He won a second Munster medal in 1927 before later lining out in a second consecutive All-Ireland final. The 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...
team, which consisted of nine Gardaí, trounced the Corkmen on a score line of 4-8 to 1-3. Delea captured a third Munster title in 1928 before appearing in a third championship decider. 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,...
, a team who had received a bye into the final without playing a single game, provided the opposition on this occasion. Delea scored two of Cork's points as 'the Rebels' romped home with a 27-point win giving him a second All-Ireland medal. 1929 saw Delea win a fourth consecutive Munster title. Once again, he lined out in that year's All-Ireland final where Galway lined out as well. Once again, it was the men from the west who lost out as Delea claimed a third All-Ireland title. Cork lost their provincial crown in 1930, however, the team bounced back in 1931 with Delea winning a fifth Munster medal. A fifth All-Ireland final appearance later followed with Kilkenny providing the opposition. The final went to two replays, with Delea scoring the eqaulising goal in the second game. Cork eventually triumphed in the third game with Delea picking up his fourth All-Ireland medal. The Cork team went into decline following this game and Delea later retired from inter-county hurling.
Provincial
Delea also won a Railway Cup inter-provincial title with MunsterMunster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
in 1931.