Who is the greatest Corkonian of all time?

JP Liz

Christy Ring

Jack Lynch

Roy Keane

Rory Gallagher

Sonia O Sullivan

Denis Irwin

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín

Cillian Murphy

Michael Collins

Brendan O'Connor

Frank O’Connor (writer)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Ronan O'Gara

add more please

MunsterCycling

Me?

corkfella

you forgot Jack Lynch who wins hands down. I thought us cork people agreed to disown Brendan Oconnor as d4 tosser he is....

Tony H

You forgot to mention the Real Taoiseach Jack Lynch !!!! as corkfella said , on that list there are only 2 real contenders in my opinion , Michael Collins and Frank O Connor

jaycen

That list is piss poo tbh, Jack Lynch gets my vote.

Mr. Presentable

corkfella wrote: »

you forgot Jack Lynch who wins hands down. I thought us cork people agreed to disown Brendan Oconnor as d4 tosser he is....

Jack, yes.

Roy Keane :eek: Almost drowned in my tea. Unless by Corkonian you mean thug.

What about Rory Gallagher, wasn't he from Cork?

MunsterCycling

nipplenuts wrote: »

Jack, yes.

Roy Keane :eek: Almost drowned in my tea. Unless by Corkonian you mean thug.

What about Rory Gallagher, wasn't he from Cork?

He sure was, neighbour of a family friend. Jack is the winner for me.

MC

Malari

What about Sonia O'Sullivan on the list? Not saying she would get my vote though...

MunsterCycling

Missed this, get that tosser BOC off there pronto, a blemish on the list really.

MC

DIRTY69

Michael Collins, who else has had more of an impact on our existance on this island than him!

I can't believe Roy Keane and Sonia O Sullivan are the first names out of the hat!! Shame I say.

dudara

Jack Lynch - great Taoiseach and hurler.

I'm a fan of Michael Collins, but he's too divisive a figure to be considered as the greatest Corkonian.

Roy Kean is flippin brilliant as well, but he hasn't lead a country (yet!)

PurpleLily

I'd go with Dave Barry!!!! Dowtcha Davy Boy!!!!

REBEL ARMY!!!!!

turly

From a literary point of view - in addition to Frank O'Connor, we could also consider William Trevor (breathtakingly good), Daniel Corkery, Sean O'Faolain, agus Sean O'Riordan!

minidazzler

Unfortunately, Rory is not actually from Cork, he was Born in Donegal, raised in Derry for a while then his family settled in Cork.

Ronan O' Gara is a prick. I work at some munster matches have said Hi and he just walks on without saying a word. I know he must get it all the time but when it is one person trying to exchange Plesantries he could at least be a bit courteous.


Michael Collins is the greatest true Corkonian on that list!!!!

Colonel_McCoy

Nano Nagle
Terence MacSwiney (hunger striker)

Rory Gallagher.. born in Donegal............O`Gara, not even close.... gimp!

Collins all the way

Malari

DIRTY69 wrote: »

Michael Collins, who else has had more of an impact on our existance on this island than him!

He certainly had an impact, but it would be a pity if the greatest corkman we could think of was a terrorist.

Frisbee

Really could have done with a poll...

And Roy Keane, hands down

fastrac

The two Williams Beamish and Crawford.

markok84

Malari wrote: »

He certainly had an impact, but it would be a pity if the greatest corkman we could think of was a terrorist.

Whoa whoa whoa, stall the beans there..... Terrorist? what put that idea in your head.

PS. what about Kevin Roche? one of the most renowned architects in the world... And he grew up in Mitchelstown!!!

Malari

markok84 wrote: »

Whoa whoa whoa, stall the beans there..... Terrorist? what put that idea in your head.

PS. what about Kevin Roche? one of the most renowned architects in the world... And he grew up in Mitchelstown!!!

Would you prefer guerrilla?

markok84

Malari wrote: »

Would you prefer guerrilla?

Would you prefer the whole of Ireland to be under British rule?

Malari

markok84 wrote: »

Would you prefer the whole of Ireland to be under British rule?

Can't say it would bother me that much.

MunsterCycling

Malari wrote: »

Can't say it would bother me that much.

Get your pitch forks lads and lasses, were havin a witch hunt!


MC

trynabe

nipplenuts wrote: »

Jack, yes.

Roy Keane :eek: Almost drowned in my tea. Unless by Corkonian you mean thug.

What about Rory Gallagher, wasn't he from Cork?

roy keane went on to great things , why begrudge a fellow corkman who became success no matter how you look at it ,he reached the top of his profession made bucket loads of money and is respected and recognised worldwide ,,,what makes him a thug ? ,his past ,,what about his work for charities nowadays and does he not help cork football clubs by bringing his premiership team here to play ,generating cash and publicity for cork football and cork city ,,
enjoy your tea

phelixoflaherty

Lads would ye cop on. It's Cathal Coughlan an' we'll have no more about.
The person should be living so they can improve. Peoples memories can be fierce suspect.
Is that lad with the horn on his bike still going. He used to cheer me up no end any time I was down there.

MunsterCycling

phelixoflaherty wrote: »

Lads would ye cop on. It's Cathal Coughlan an' we'll have no more about.
The person should be living so they can improve. Peoples memories can be fierce suspect.
Is that lad with the horn on his bike still going. He used to cheer me up no end any time I was down there.

Long gone I'm afraid.

MC

phelixoflaherty

Back in the early 90's. Fond memorys.
Like then, "penury will set us free"

rotinaj

JP Liz wrote: »

Christy Ring

Jack Lynch

Roy Keane

Rory Gallagher

Sonia O Sullivan

Denis Irwin

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín

Cillian Murphy

Michael Collins

Brendan O'Connor

Frank O’Connor (writer)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Ronan O'Gara

add more please

I dont belive sports persons should be on the list of the GREATEST Cork people. Unless they played with a Cork team.

Brendan O'Connor: Why??

My vote will go to Michael Collins as he fought for his country and what he belived in.

niallo1

Jack Lynch came to mind before even reading the candidates

rexusdiablos

Malari wrote: »

Can't say it would bother me that much.

Perhaps if you indulged in the rich history of our country, province and county then you'd realise what was sacrificed to define the nation as it is today.

Its tough to stand by and witness uneducated and uncultured pigs squatting over the flag.

gubby

Nobody did more for this country than Mick Collins..and as Tommy Tiernan would say, "more importaintly, he's from Cork. And to another big fella.. is Ben Dunne not from Cork? His father certainly started here

ulick-magee

Cathal Coughlan and Michael Collins

Malari

rexusdiablos wrote: »

Perhaps if you indulged in the rich history of our country, province and county then you'd realise what was sacrificed to define the nation as it is today.

Its tough to stand by and witness uneducated and uncultured pigs squatting over the flag.

Oh dear, I just saw this post today.

Interesting that because I express an opinion that isn't the norm you assume I am uneducated in the matter.

kcb

George O'Callaghan

Sam Kade

I was at the ploughing championships in 07 in Hectors tent, he was asking a twenty something fella from cork a few questions. When he asked him where he was from he said west cork so Hector asked him who was the most famous buáchil to come out of west cork? Your man thought for a few seconds and replied with Mick McCarty Hector looked at him as if he had two heads and walked away. It was of course Michael Collins. I know the irish for boy is spelt wrong.

corkandproud

minidazzler wrote: »

Ronan O' Gara is a prick. I work at some munster matches have said Hi and he just walks on without saying a word. I know he must get it all the time but when it is one person trying to exchange Plesantries he could at least be a bit courteous.

What a stupid comment. Would a pilot in final descent talk to you, would a surgeon talk to you mid-surgery.

It show's the limits of your mind when you expect the world to revolve around you. Should I conclude tht you are a prick because of one post.

Working at the game you should know better. If you're Branch staff you'll know better, if you're hired help then learn your place

Rigel

I would also include Traolach Mac Suibhne and Tomas McCurtain

star.chaser

JP Liz wrote: »

Christy Ring

Jack Lynch

Roy Keane

Rory Gallagher

Sonia O Sullivan

Denis Irwin

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín

Cillian Murphy

Michael Collins

Brendan O'Connor

Frank O’Connor (writer)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Ronan O'Gara

add more please

Dancing Dave

CianDon

What about Billy Coleman.

fastrac

Without a doubt the best driver by a country mile.Too dedicated to his farm and missed out on the chance to go professional.Still a god in true rally fans eyes.

bill_ashmount

kcb wrote: »

George O'Callaghan

He'd certainly agree with you anyway.....

The_Banker

Thinking outside the box....

Jackie Lennox - Feeding the southside for years
Billa O'Connell - Entertaining us for years
Niall Tiobin - Raconteur and wit
Finbarr - Founder of city

jimmmy

JP Liz wrote: »

Christy Ring

Jack Lynch

Roy Keane

Rory Gallagher

Sonia O Sullivan

Denis Irwin

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín

Cillian Murphy

Michael Collins

Brendan O'Connor

Frank O’Connor (writer)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Ronan O'Gara

add more please

Most people in Europe have never heard of most of the above of the above. The greatest person / family to come out of Cork was Ford. He had roots in west Cork. Everyone in the world has heard of Ford cars....not to mention all the valuable manufacturing employment Ford gave to Cork for decades.

Gruffalo

Malari wrote: »

He certainly had an impact, but it would be a pity if the greatest corkman we could think of was a terrorist.

Could you be anymore ungrateful? I am not even from Cork but I think not alone is he one of the Greatest Corkmen, but he is one of the Greatest Irishmen. You can walk around with freedom, equality and rights because of this man and his comrades.

foxyboxer

My vote is for Jack Lynch.
The Tunnell was named after him sure!
A role model for anyone.

Father Matthew however, was born in Tipp.

Malari

Gruffalo wrote: »

Could you be anymore ungrateful? I am not even from Cork but I think not alone is he one of the Greatest Corkmen, but he is one of the Greatest Irishmen. You can walk around with freedom, equality and rights because of this man and his comrades.

You're right. I'll send him a thank-you card and a bunch of flowers :rolleyes:

Are you saying no-one in the 6 counties walks around with freedom, equality and rights? I'm saying there's more than one way of getting to that point and I don't think it's terrorism.

Ludo

Malari wrote: »

You're right. I'll send him a thank-you card and a bunch of flowers :rolleyes:

Are you saying no-one in the 6 counties walks around with freedom, equality and rights? I'm saying there's more than one way of getting to that point and I don't think it's terrorism.

I have just seen one of the most astonishing posts EVER on boards.ie.

NO...not the above one...that side issue is just laughable and bordering on trolling it is so unbelievable...but the OP!!!

Brendan O'Connor getting a mention on a list of the greatest Corkonians????
Dear god OP...WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?????

dh0661

I'm really really surprised not to see Sam Maguire mentioned, he was born in West Cork right ?

I know that we in Kerry claim his cup as our own, but he was a Cork man.

Gruffalo

Malari wrote: »

You're right. I'll send him a thank-you card and a bunch of flowers :rolleyes:

Are you saying no-one in the 6 counties walks around with freedom, equality and rights?

Well if you learn your history you will see that they tried walking for freedom, equality and rights in Derry and a bunch of them got shot for it. Is known as Bloody Sunday.

I do not approve of murder under normal cirucmstances, but Mick was a great man who did what he had to and you and I are still benefitting from it today.

Gruffalo

Ludo wrote: »

I have just seen one of the most astonishing posts EVER on boards.ie.

NO...not the above one...that side issue is just laughable and bordering on trolling it is so unbelievable...but the OP!!!

Brendan O'Connor getting a mention on a list of the greatest Corkonians????
Dear god OP...WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?????

Is that c*** actually from Cork? That must make you proud.

sceptre

dh0661 wrote: »

I'm really really surprised not to see Sam Maguire mentioned, he was born in West Cork right ?

Yeah, near Dunmanway.

He recruited Michael Collins into the IRB fwiw. A little more historically noteworthy than being chair of the London county board and captaining the team.

Gruffalo wrote: »

Is that c*** actually from Cork? That must make you proud.

Bishopstown so it doesn't count. Mind you, as bad as he is, I haven't seen lowering himself to calling anyone a c*** in text lately.