Patrick O'Brien (2 March 1873 – 10 November 1942) was an Irish hurler. He played with Kilfinane at club level and was part of the Limerick team that won the 1897 All-Ireland SHC title.
Career
Born and raised in Kilfinane, County Limerick, O'Brien first played hurling with Kilfinane Hurling Club in the early years of the Gaelic Athletic Association. He was part of the team that secured Limerick SHC title wins in 1897 and 1899.
Kilfinane were the Limerick representatives at inter-county level in 1897. O'Brien won a Munster SHC medal that year, following a 4–09 to 1–06 win over Cork. He was again part of the Limerick team that subsequently had a one-goal win over Kilkenny in the 1897 All-Ireland SHC final. O'Brien won a Croke Cup title in July 1899, following another victory over Kilkenny.
Personal life and death
His great-grandson, Andy O'Brien, is a former professional footballer who played for Bradford City, Newcastle United and Leeds United. He was a member of the Republic of Ireland squad at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
O'Brien died on 10 November 1942, at the age of 69.
Honours
Kilfinane Limerick Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1897, 1899
Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897 Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1897 Croke Cup (1): 1897
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