Francis Collins is an Irish retired hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.[1]
Born in Castlehaven, County Cork, Collins first played competitive Gaelic games during his schooling at the St. Finbarr's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Cork senior team. He made his debut during the 1982 championship. Collins quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.[citation needed]
At club level Collins is a one-time Munster medallist as a Gaelic footballer with Castlehaven.[2] In addition to this he is also a dual championship medallist having played hurling with Blackrock.
Collin's brothers, Donie and Christy, also played with Cork.[citation needed]
Throughout his career Collins made 4 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1983 championship.[citation needed]
Honours
Player
- Blackrock
- Cork Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1985
- Castlehaven
- Munster Senior Club Football Championship (1): 1989
- Cork Senior Club Football Championship (1): 1989
- Cork
- Munster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1982 (sub), 1983 (sub)
References
- ^ Keys, Colm (9 September 2003). "Collins sizes up old rival". Irish Independent. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Lyons, Tom (8 October 2013). "Castlehaven just wouldn't go away!". The Southern Star. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
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