Hurling with cancer: how Sarsfields ace Eoin O’Sullivan took on every obstacle to get back on the field

A four-time Cork SHC winner with Sarsfields, Eoin O’Sullivan got a stark diagnosis five years ago. Ever since, he has drawn strength from hurling and his club. And inspired everyone in that club with his incredible courage, writes Larry Ryan.
Hurling with cancer: how Sarsfields ace Eoin O’Sullivan took on every obstacle to get back on the field
Sat, 23 May, 2020 - 10:30
Larry Ryan

A four-time Cork SHC winner with Sarsfields, Eoin O’Sullivan got a stark diagnosis five years ago. Ever since, he has drawn strength from hurling and his club. And inspired everyone in that club with his incredible courage, writes Larry Ryan.

Sarsfields hurler Eoin O’Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. He plays between bouts of treatment. Picture: Larry Cummins
Sarsfields hurler Eoin O’Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. He plays between bouts of treatment. Picture: Larry Cummins

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GaaPlace: Páirc Uí RinnPlace: Douglas dugoutPerson: Eoin O’SullivanPerson: Larry RyanPerson: EoinPerson: Ger CunninghamPerson: SarsPerson: CunninghamPerson: Colm O’ConnorPerson: GlanmirePerson: O’SullivanEvent: Cork SHCEvent: Douglas championshipEvent: Cork SHC finalOrganisation: SarsfieldsOrganisation: CorkOrganisation: DouglasOrganisation: Glen Rovers
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