Eddie O'Sullivan

Eddie O'Sullivan. 

Born 1932 in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.


Eddie Scores Winner for NY against London at Wembley



Eddie Scores Winner for NY against Mayo at the Polo Grounds



County Limerick Senior Club Football Medal 1953.







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