Arthur Carroll facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Irish name | Artúr Ó Cearúill | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Born | 6 June 1893 Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland |
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| Died | 22 July 1959 (aged 66) Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland |
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| Occupation | Farmer | ||
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| Years | Club | ||
| Templemore Templemore-Castleiney |
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| Club titles | |||
| Tipperary titles | 2 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
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1917–1926
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Tipperary | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 3 | ||
| All-Irelands | 1 | ||
Arthur Carroll (born June 6, 1893 – died July 22, 1959) was a well-known Irish Gaelic football player. He played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary county team for nine years, from 1917 to 1926. He was also a farmer.
Arthur Carroll began his career with the Tipperary senior team when he was 24 years old. His first big game was during the 1917 championship. He quickly became an important player for his team.
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Arthur Carroll's Achievements
Arthur Carroll had a very successful career in Gaelic football. His biggest achievement was winning an All-Ireland medal in 1920. This is one of the highest honours a Gaelic footballer can achieve.
Winning the All-Ireland Championship
In 1920, Arthur Carroll helped his Tipperary team win the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. This was a huge moment for him and his team. It showed his skill and dedication as a goalkeeper.
Munster Championship Wins
Besides the All-Ireland title, Arthur Carroll also won three Munster medals. These wins happened in 1918, 1920, and 1922. The Munster Championship is a major competition for teams in the province of Munster, Ireland.
Club Successes
Arthur Carroll also played for his local club team, Templemore-Castleiney. With his club, he won the Tipperary Senior Football Championship twice. These victories were in 1925 and 1936.
Summary of Honours
Here is a quick look at the major titles Arthur Carroll won during his football career:
- Club
- Templemore-Castleiney
- Tipperary Senior Football Championship (2): 1925, 1936
- County
- Tipperary
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1): 1920
- Munster Senior Football Championship (3): 1918, 1920, 1922
Arthur Carroll passed away on July 22, 1959, at the age of 66. He is remembered as a key player in Tipperary's Gaelic football history.
