William Dorney

William Dorney, known as Bill Bill and born on 21 April 1890 in Blackrock, County Cork, was an Irish hurler who played as a corner-back for the Cork senior team. He joined the Cork senior team at twenty for the 1911 championship, played a bit part for Cork and enjoyed little success in terms of silverware, though he was an All-Ireland runner-up once. At club level he won numerous championship medals with Blackrock. He made just five championship appearances and retired after Cork's victory over Galway in the 1914 championship. His brother Mick also played with Cork. In retirement he became involved in team management and coaching, and as selector to the Cork senior team helped guide the team to the All-Ireland title in 1931.