Charles Cullinane (10 November 1943 – 21 July 2015[1]) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward at senior level for the Cork county team.
[citation needed] After surrendering their titles the following year and losing the final to Glen Rovers in 1967, St Finbarr's recovered in 1968.
[citation needed] After an absence of six years St Finbarr's returned to the top table of Cork hurling once again.
In spite of being regarded as underdogs against Blackrock, Con Roche gave a masterful display in helping the Barr's to a 2–17 to 2–14 victory.
Newmarket-on-Fergus were the opponents in the subsequent provincial decider A low-scoring 0–7 to 0–3 victory gave Cullinane his second Munster medal, however, the game was tinged with sadness for St. Finbarr's as an horrific shine-bone injury brought Bernie Scully's career to an end.
[citation needed] Cullinane made his senior debut for Cork during their successful 1968–69 National Hurling League campaign.
Once again this victory paved the way for an All-Ireland showdown with Kilkenny, however, the team suffered a setback before the game when midfielder Justin McCarthy broke his leg in a motorcycle accident.
In spite of this Cork led at the interval and looked a good bet for the victory, particularly after Kilkenny forward Pat Delaney left the field on a stretcher.