Willie O'Connor, born on 14 March 1967, is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team. He made his first appearance for Kilkenny during the 1988 to 89 National League and was a regular in the starting fifteen until his retirement before the 2001 championship, during which time he won three All-Ireland winners' medals, five Leinster winners' medals, one National League winners' medal and four All-Star awards. In 2000 he captained the team to the All-Ireland title. At club level he is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Glenmore, who also won one Leinster winners' medal and five county championship winners' medals. His brother Eddie is also an All-Ireland winning captain with Kilkenny.
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born 14 March 1967
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won three All-Ireland winners' medals
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is an Irish retired hurler
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captained the team to the All-Ireland title
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