Willie O'Connor

Willie O'Connor

Willie O’Connor (born 1967) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team.

O'Connor made his first appearance for the team during the 1988–89 National League and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement prior to the 2001 championship. During that time he has won three All-Ireland winners' medals, five Leinster winners' medals, one National League winners' medal and four All-Star awards. In 2000 Hogan captained the team to the All-Ireland title.

At club level O'Connor is a one-time All-Ireland medalist with Glenmore. In addition to this he has also won one Leinster winners' medal and five county championship winners' medals.

O'Connor's brother, Eddie, is also an All-Ireland-winning captain with Kilkenny.