Thomas Patrick Callaghan also known as T.P. Callaghan (born ), is a former Irish

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. He was a long-distance runner in the 1950s and 1960s who ran in both cross country and

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. He also represented Ireland at European level. From Bailieborough in County Cavan, he was the first winner of the Cavan Cross Country Cup in 1963.

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* * * Irish male long-distance runners 1938 births Living people Athletes from County Cavan 20th-century Irish sportsmen {{Ireland-athletics-bio-stub