Tom Irwin (dual player)

Thomas Irwin (1 July 1873 – 22 February 1956) was an Irish Gaelic footballer, hurler, referee and Gaelic games administrator who played in various positions for both Cork senior teams.

Tom Irwin

Personal information
Irish name	Tomás Ó hEireamhóin
Sport	Dual player
Football Position:	Forward
Hurling Position:	Left wing-back
Born	1 July 1873 Victoria Cross, Cork, Ireland
Died	22 February 1956 (aged 82) Cape Town, South Africa
Club(s)
Years	Club
	Redmond's Nils
Club titles
	Football	Hurling
Cork titles	2	3
Inter-county(ies)*
Years	County	Apps (scores)
1893–1899 1892–1902	Cork (F) Cork (H)	11 14
Inter-county titles
	Football	Hurling
Munster Titles	3	3
All-Ireland Titles	0	1
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 14:38, 11 August 2012.

One of the earliest dual players at the highest levels, he first played in 1892 and was a regular member of both teams until his retirement in 1902. He won one All-Ireland SHC medal, three Munster SHC medals and three Munster SFC medals.^[1][2]

At club level Irwin was a multiple county club championship medalist with Redmond's and Nils.

In retirement from playing Irwin served as a dual inter-county referee at the highest levels, while also serving as a Gaelic games administrator with the Cork County Board.