John Charles O'Connell (26 January 1912 – 16 October 1997) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Limerick senior team.
Born in Banogue, County Limerick, O'Connell first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Rockwell College.
[2] During his tenure at Rockwell College O'Connell was heavily involved in rugby union and rowing, however, he excelled as captain of the senior hurling team.
O'Connell joined the Limerick panel during the team's successful league campaign and made his debut in the subsequent championship.
Jack Keane issued an instruction from the sideline that Timmy Ryan, the team captain, was to take the free and put the sliotar over the bar for the equalising point.
O'Connell subsequently began his teacher training at De La Salle College in Waterford, however, ill health forced him to abandon his studies after two years.
[citation needed] O'Connell married his wife Eileen in 1938 and the couple had seven children: Breda, Kathleen, Brendan, Sheila, Patricia, Marie and Margaret.
[citation needed] After retiring from the civil service, O'Connell and his wife spent much of their time in Kilkee, County Clare.