Irish hockey mourns passing of ‘stalwart’ Jimmy O’Connor

THE Irish hockey community is this week mourning the passing of one of its greatest characters, Jimmy O’Connor.

Having began his hockey career as a player with Monkstown, O’Connor moved into umpiring where he achieved the International Hockey Federation (FIH) “Crown” standard and officiated in a number ofinternational games.

O’Connor subsequently went on to enjoy a long career as a technical delegate and judge at the highest level, taking in both European indoor and outdoor championships across the length and breadth of Europe.