Francis Collins (hurler)
Francis Collins is an Irish retired hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Prionsias Ó Coileáin | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Midfield | ||
| Born | Castlehaven, County Cork, Ireland | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
Castlehaven Blackrock | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Football | Hurling | ||
| Cork titles | 1 | 1 | |
| Munster titles | 1 | 0 | |
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1982-1983 | Cork | 4 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 13:21, 29 July 2015. | |||
Born in Castlehaven, County Cork, Collins first played competitive Gaelic games during his schooling at the St. Finbarr's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Cork senior team. He made his debut during the 1982 championship. Collins quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.
At club level Collins is a one-time Munster medallist as a Gaelic footballer with Castlehaven. In addition to this he is also a dual championship medallist having played hurling with Blackrock.
Collin's brothers, Donie and Christy, also played with Cork.
Throughout his career Collins made 4 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1983 championship.