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Mick O'Connell was born on 4 January, 1937 in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland, is a Kerry Gaelic footballer. Discover Mick O'Connell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Occupation Farmer and fisherman
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 4 January, 1937
Birthday 4 January
Birthplace Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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Mick O'Connell Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Mick O'Connell height is 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) .

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Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Mick O'Connell Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mick O'Connell worth at the age of 87 years old? Mick O'Connell’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Mick O'Connell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1937

Michael O'Connell (born 4 January 1937) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer.

Throughout his 25-year club career, he played for Young Islanders, winning seven South Kerry Championship titles during a golden age for the club; he also played for divisional side South Kerry, and experienced success in the County Championship.

Mick O'Connell was born on Valentia Island, County Kerry in 1937.

His father was a fisherman who also worked on the family’s small farm on the island.

From an early age O’Connell showed his footballing talent and "inimitable signs of excellence".

O’Connell began his club football career with neighbouring Waterville.

When a football club, Young Islanders, was founded on Valentia Island, as per GAA rules O'Connell switched allegiance to his local parish team.

He won three Kerry County Championship medals with the South Kerry divisional side.

1955

O'Connell’s career with Kerry began in 1955 when he lined out in the Munster Minor Championship.

Kerry lost the replayed Munster final to Tipperary.

1956

He quickly joined the Kerry senior football team, making his debut in 1956 againest Tipperary in the Munster Championship.

He later lined out in the Munster final against Cork, but lost out in a replay.

1958

Two years later, in 1958, O'Connell won the first of eight Munster titles in-a-row; however, Kerry suffered a shock defeat by Derry in the All-Ireland semi-final.

1959

At inter-county level, he captained Kerry to win the 1959 All-Ireland Championship; he later claimed a further three All-Ireland medals, as well as Munster Championship and National League successes.

In 1959 O’Connell was captain when Kerry won the National Football League.

He later guided his native-county to another Munster title; however, he had to retire injured in Kerry’s All-Ireland victory over Galway.

1961

Following a second National League victory in 1961 O'Connell captured his second All-Ireland medal in 1962 when Kerry defeated Roscommon in the final.

1963

A third National League victory quickly followed at the start of 1963.

1964

After two All-Ireland defeats by Galway in 1964 and 1965 Kerry surrendered their provincial crown to Cork in 1966 and 1967.

1968

O'Connell won a ninth Munster title in 1968; however, Kerry lost out to Down in the All-Ireland final.

1969

This defeat was followed by a great year of success in 1969 as O'Connell added a fourth National League medal to his collection before winning a tenth Munster title.

He later won a third All-Ireland medal following a victory over Offaly.

1970

In 1970 O'Connell entered the third decade of his inter-county football career, winning an eleventh Munster title in the process.

A fourth All-Ireland medal quickly followed after a victory over Meath in the first 80-minute All-Ireland final.

1971

O'Connell claimed two more National league medals in 1971 and 1972, before winning his twelfth and final provincial medal in 1972.

That year Offaly later defeated Kerry in O'Connell's last All-Ireland final appearance.

In spite of this loss he was still presented with an All-Star award.

1972

In 1972 O'Connell married his wife Rosaleen.

They have three children, Máire, Mícheál and Diarmuid.

1973

O'Connell retired from inter-county football in 1973.

1974

In retirement from playing O'Connell published his autobiography, A Kerry Footballer, in 1974.

1984

Ten years later in 1984, the GAA's centenary year, his reputation as one of the all-time greats was recognised when he was named in the midfield position on the GAA's Football Team of the Century.

2000

In 2000 O'Connell was also named on the associations 'Football Team of the Millennium'.

2009

Mícheál married Emma, daughter of then President Mary McAleese in December 2009.