Jimmy Brohan RIP
1st July 2017……. Jimmy Brohan at the official opening of the Jimmy Brohan hurling alleys at Blackrock hurling club on Saturday
Picture: Eddie O’Hare
The death of Jimmy Brohan, President of Blackrock removes a gentleman who has given his club and county wonderful service as a player, selector and steward.
Jimmy played his part in Blackrock’s success in the Cork County Senior championships of 1956 and 1961.
He won a Celtic cross with Cork Senior hurlers in 1954 and was a member of the team which lost out to Wexford in 1956.
Jimmy was a selector with the Cork Senior Hurling three in a row side of 1976, 1977 and 1978. He returned as a county selector when Cork won the All Ireland Senior final of 1986 when he saw his nephew, Tom Cashman captain the team to victory.
Jimmy played his part in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and at county grounds around Munster as a steward and stiles.
His beloved Blackrock honoured him with the naming of ”The Jimmy Brohan Hurling Alley” after him
Jimmy was a legend of Blackrock & Cork both on and off the pitch and a friend and mentor to many.
Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh a anam Dilis.
