O'Connor first played hurling and Gaelic football with sister clubs Cappoquin and Affane.
[3] O'Connor first appeared on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork senior hurling team that won the 1952–53 National League title.
He was stationed in a number of areas, including Fermoy, and was based in Dungarvan at the time of his retirement after 30 years in 1982.
[7] Partial Reference: Cork GAA website Inter-County SHC Results and Teams.
Partial Reference: Cork GAA website Inter-County SHC Results and Teams.