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Luke O'Connor (other)
Luke O'Connor (1831–1915) was an Irish soldier. Luke O'Connor may also refer to: *Luke O'Connor (cricketer) (1844–1927), New Zealand cricketer *Luke O'Connor (hurler) (born 2000), Irish hurler *Luke Smythe O'Connor (1806–1873), British army officer {{hndis, Oconnor, Luke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke O'Connor
Major-General Sir Luke O'Connor, (20 January 1831 – 1 February 1915) was an Irish soldier who served in the British Army. He was the first soldier to receive the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. Background Luke O'Connor was born in Kilcroy, Hillstreet, in the parish of Aughrim, Co Roscommon in Ireland. He was born to James O'Connor (born 1800) and Mary Gannon. He and his family were evicted from their farm because they were unable to pay the rent and decided to move to North America in 1839 in search of opportunity. His father James died at sea en route and his mother and a baby brother died at Grosse Isle, Quebec on arrival of cholera. Although Luke returned to Ireland as a boy, some of his other siblings remained in North America and fought in the American Civil War. Military He enlisted in the British Army as a young man. At the age of 23, he was a sergeant in the 23rd Regiment of Foot (later The Royal Welch Fusiliers). Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke O'Connor (cricketer)
Luke O'Connor (c. 1844 – 29 May 1927) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Wellington in 1876/77. See also * List of Wellington representative cricketers This is a list of cricketers who have represented the New Zealand-based Wellington cricket team in either a first-class, List A or Twenty20 match. Wellington's inaugural first-class match commenced on 28 November 1873, against Auckland cricke ... References External links * 1840s births 1927 deaths New Zealand cricketers Wellington cricketers Place of birth missing {{NewZealand-cricket-bio-1840s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke O'Connor (hurler)
Luke O'Connor (born 2000) is an Irish hurler who plays for Offaly Championship club St. Rynagh's and at inter-county level with the Offaly senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a forward. Career O'Connor first came to prominence as a hurler at club level with St. Rynagh's. After beginning at juvenile and underage levels, he eventually progressed to senior level and was part of the St. Rynagh's team that won three consecutive County Championship titles between 2019 and 2021. O'Connor first appeared on the inter-county scene as a member of the Offaly minor hurling team before progressing onto the under-20 team. As a member of the Offaly senior hurling team since 2021, he has enjoyed National League and Christy Ring Cup successes. Career statistics Honours ;St. Rynagh's *Offaly Senior Hurling Championship: 2019, 2020, 2021 ;Offaly *Christy Ring Cup: 2021 * National Hurling League Division 2A: 2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Web ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |