Gus Harrington (born 1943) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-back at senior level for the Cork county team.[1]

Gus Harrington
Personal information
Irish name Agaistín Ó hArrachtáin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Right wing-back
Born 1943
Togher, Cork, Ireland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Nickname Gussie
Club(s)
Years Club
St Finbarr's
Club titles
Cork titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1964-1966
Cork 2 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NFL 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 00:01, 15 July 2014.

Born in Togher, Cork, Harrington first played competitive football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 side.[2] He made his senior debut during the 1964 championship. Harrington had a brief inter-county career and won one Munster medal as a non-playing substitute.[citation needed]

At club level Harrington played with St Finbarr's.[citation needed]

Throughout his inter-county career, Harrington made just two championship appearances for Cork. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1966 championship.[citation needed]

Honours

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Cork

References

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  1. ^ "Cork Football Teams: 1960-1969" (PDF). Cork GAA website. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Minors looking for tenth All-Ireland". The Corkman. 23 September 2000. Retrieved 14 July 2014.