Jack O'Connor
IrelandathleteMaleb. 19576.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Jack O'Connor is a prominent Gaelic football manager and former player, best known for his successful tenure with the Kerry senior team, where he won three All-Ireland titles. Despite being from the less recognized Dromid club in South Kerry, O'Connor has built a remarkable career over three decades, serving as a selector and manager across various age levels and teams. His unique outsider status and pragmatic approach to coaching have made him a significant figure in Gaelic football, often challenging traditional styles while delivering results.
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Cork know they cannot be drawn against Kerry having fallen to Jack O’Connor’s side in the Munster final.
Kerry to play Tyrone, Dublin to play Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Jack O’Connor’s side fell to Cork in the Munster final.
All-Ireland football quarter-finalists confirmed ahead of Monday morning’s draw – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Jack O’Connor is the manager who praised his team's performance.
Kerry leave no doubt in crushing victory to knock out Armagh – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Jack O’Connor welcomed back three-time All-Ireland winner Paul Murphy.
Kerry hammer Armagh, Meath v Mayo going down to the wire, Clare lead Dublin at half-time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-20
Jack O'Connor’s Kerry will have to negotiate an away trip to Kildare for a winner-takes-all 2B clash in Newbridge.
Big hitters avoid each other in All-Ireland SFC draw – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-02
Jack O’Connor was mentioned in the context of questioning his players' approach to a match.
Let’s talk about the GAA and a dangerously stupid culture of violence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28
Jack O'Connor is a schoolteacher and manager who doesn't like being beaten.
The ref was right to look the other way as scuffles broke out before throw-in – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27
Jack O’Connor praised Seán O’Shea's performance after the game.
Donegal make hard work of it, but there is no such thing as a bad win over Kerry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Jack O’Connor starts the year with around half of his All-Ireland final team either injured or involved in post-club finals activities.
Welcome back to the league, the faithful droopy-eyed hound of the GAA family – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Jack O’Connor reprises his role from the previous film in the Exterminio saga.
Estrenos en cines: la saga “Exterminio” continúa y dos íconos animados vuelven a las salas - Cine y TV
Paraguay· 2026-01-15
Jack O'Connor scored 0-6 points from play for St Martin's.
St Martin’s beat Ballyhale Shamrocks at the death to win Leinster club hurling title – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-07
Jack O'Connor is the only one of Sarsfields' number who gets a look-in with Cork.
Jack O’Connor leads Sarsfields back to the top of the pile – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Jack O’Connor was praised by Jim Gavin for steering the Kerry team to victory.
Gavin and Humphreys head for Kerry, Connolly highlights her ‘súil eile’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-26
Jack O'Connor confirmed to stay on as Kerry manager for two more years.
Jack O’Connor confirmed to stay on as Kerry manager for two more years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-26
Jack O’Connor is set to be appointed Kerry manager for two more years.
Jack O’Connor set to be appointed Kerry manager for two more years tomorrow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Jack O’Connor's success with Kerry is noted as being influenced by the absence of an elite county playing career.
As a player Andy Moran was relentlessly positive. Mayo need that now – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-14
Tally was involved with Kerry from 2022-24 before Jack O’Connor came calling.
Andy Moran’s selection as Mayo football boss sparks hype and considerable hope among the faithful – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Jack O’Connor had mapped out a detailed plan for his team.
Donegal were staggeringly flat – they never laid a hand on Kerry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Jack O’Connor is the manager of the Kerry football team and is being backed for President.
Kerry welcomed home by a sea of green and gold as Jack O’Connor backed for President – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Jack O'Connor is the Kerry manager who led the team to their fifth All-Ireland senior football triumph.
‘Tough old year’ ends sweetly for Kerry manager Jack O’Connor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Jack O’Connor confirmed this was his final year coaching after leading Kerry to victory.
Kerry meet the moment to blow Donegal away for one of the sweetest All-Irelands they’ve ever won – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27Jack O’Connor praised David Clifford's unique temperament and ability to handle pressure.
The great David Clifford delivers his most complete performance when it matters most – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
An eighth All-Ireland final for Jack O’Connor, this time flanked by Aodán Mac Gearailt.
The Clifford brothers star as Kingdom lift Sam Maguire – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
For manager Jack O’Connor, who announced that he would not be seeking a further appointment, it was an immensely satisfying win.
Kerry unveil another final masterpiece to leave Donegal standing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27Jack O’Connor is looking forward to his eighth All-Ireland final as manager of Kerry today.
Kerry lead Donegal at half-time in decider – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Jack O'Connor is the manager of the Kerry football team.
Kerry’s hopes rest on the shoulders of a giant, but can David Clifford bear the weight? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
Jack O’Connor is focused on the kickouts as a key battleground in this year’s All-Ireland final.
Donegal’s devastating counterattack combined with Kerry’s reliance on Clifford to settle it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
This is Jack’s eighth final so there’s going to be nothing that surprises him.
Profiling the 15 men bidding to win the Kingdom’s 39th Sam Maguire – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25Jack O’Connor has managed Kerry to eight All-Ireland finals.
Breakdown of the 2025 All-Ireland football final by numbers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Jack O'Connor is mentioned as a coach who could benefit from watching a hurling match with his players.
The margins are tight but Kerry have one thing that Donegal don’t – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
