Mark O’Connor
Mark O’Connor is a Cork native who has found solace in dragon boat racing, using the sport as an escape from the worries of his health and mortality, especially during his cancer journey.
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Mark O'Connor was a mainstay for Tony Pulis in his years as a manager.
Tony Pulis column: Why Carrick's coaches are more than just 'a bunch of his mates'
United Kingdom· 2026-01-25
Mark O’Connor, who plays in the AFL, expressed how much the support from his club means to him.
Not only was Dingle’s name on the cup, how it had to be won was also ordained – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-19
Mark O’Connor is an Aussie Rules player who has returned to play Gaelic football.
‘I don’t want to be selfish. I’m just lucky that I can be’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-18
Mark O'Connor is highlighted for his desire to win an All-Ireland with Dingle.
There’s a wildness to west Kerry we’re very proud of – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-11
Mark O’Connor is set to return for Dingle's All-Ireland semi-final after playing a central role in their recent achievements.
Boost for Dingle as Mark O’Connor set to return for All-Ireland semi-final against Ballyboden – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Mark O’Connor is one of the victims in the murder case involving his son.
Louth man accused of murdering his parents and brother returned for trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Mark O’Connor worked tirelessly over the years with intellectual disability rights group Inclusion Ireland.
Cian O’Connor talks of difficult time since death of parents and brother – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07
Mark O'Connor was found dead at the family home along with his wife and son.
‘Nobody can tell you when to pull the trigger or not’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Mark O’Connor was murdered by his son Robert O’Connor.
Man (31) charged with murder of his parents and brother in Co Louth – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Mark O'Connor was found dead along with his wife and son in their home in Co Louth.
Couple and son described as ‘integral part of their local community’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Mark O’Connor worked for the National Advocacy Service, which provides advocacy for people with disabilities.
Couple killed in Co Louth had recently celebrated 33rd anniversary and paying off mortgage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Mark O’Connor was one of the three family members violently killed in their home in Co Louth.
Three members of same family killed in knife attack in rural Co Louth home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29The charge was for pushing Geelong’s Mark O’Connor into a contest.
Are Collingwood Magpies timing their run or running out of time after loss to Hawthorn Hawks?
Australia· 2025-08-10
O’Connor was not hurt but Shiel’s contact resulted in the Geelong tagger colliding with Bomber Luamon Lual.
Follow AFL round 22 scores, results, odds, squads and start time from GMHBA Stadium in GeelongAustralia· 2025-08-08
Manager Mark O’Connor said they treated about 45 patients a night on average, but there were times they had to turn people away.
Flu and Covid surge strains Auckland hospitals, GPs under pressure
New Zealand· 2025-06-06
Brother Mark O’Connor believes Pope Leo XIV is the opposite of a culture warrior and focuses on what he is for.
A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church
United States· 2025-05-12
Brother Mark O’Connor described Leo XIV as a man of unexpected humility.
Pope Leo XIV, elected at Vatican, may be spiritual son of Pope Francis that the world needsAustralia· 2025-05-08
Mark O’Connor, a Cork native, finds dragon boat racing to be an escape from worries about his health.
Moving insight into a world where mortality meets dragon boat racing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-21
