The O'Sullivan Family Tree

Worked in family construction firm, was director until deathin 1946

Very distinguished Rugby player for Garryowen, Munster and was a final Irish triallist. Played in all positions except scrum-half. In one Munster Cup match against UCC, his future brother in law, Willie Linehan, was in the pack for UCC. The details: Played junior for Young Munster Captained Garryowen in seasons 1911-12 and 1913 Played for Munster numerous times Won the Munster cup 5 Times 1908 Full Back 1909 Full Back 1911 Out Half 1914 Full Back "O'Sullivan, at full for Garryowen, was as cool as a cucumber; he fielded beautifully and never failed to find touch" 1920 Full Back "This (penalty) was taken by F O'Sullivan and, though the only touch judge who was behind the goal put up his flag for a goal, the referee decided against him and no score was allowed" (Did this incident give rise to the regular advice he gave to his sporting sons that it would be wise to assume that all refs are blind and stupid ?) ??? Final Irish triallist Felt that he missed out on his cap, due to lack of training, arising from the dispute between the Gaarryowen committee and the players which saw the latter locked out of the "Markets Field - Garryowen's ground at the time. President of the Munster Branch Much sought after referee Reffed final Irish trial Golfer of note Ex captain of Limerick Golf Club Letter to the Irish Field (Dec 15th 1913) Picking the Irish team - some suggestions " And now for a few words as to the material at hand for this season's internationals. For the position of full back, neither Dr.Young (injured) nor Frank O'Sullivan (at loggerheads with Garryowen) will be available…"… (TO'S)

Marriage Record Name: Francis J O'Sullivan Age "Full" Address: Frederick St Occupation: Builder Father: Daniel O'Sullivan Father's Occupation: Builder (For rest of details, see record of Mary Mathews) (TOS Jan 2013)