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.

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

It might appear flippant to itemise Eoin O’Sullivan’s extraordinary story in the context of club hurling matches. But Eoin wouldn’t see it like that.

“It’s all linked with the hurling for me,” he says. “You can link every surgery, every treatment, every setback, to the game I got back for.”