Mickey O'Connell

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Mickey O'Connell (born 1979) is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with Cork and Midleton.

Mickey O'Connell was born in Midleton, County Cork in 1979. He was educated locally and subsequently worked as a sales rep. O'Connell showed great skill as a hurler and was quickly spotted by the Cork inter-county selectors. He won Munster and All-Ireland medals with the Cork minor side in 1995. O'Connell quickly made his way onto the under-21 side where he had more success. He won back-to-back Munster and All-Ireland medals at under-21 level in 1997 and 1998 before making his debut at senior level.

In 1999 O'Connell won his first Munster title before later converting this into his first All-Ireland medal following a victory over Kilkenny. In 2000 he captured a second Munster title, however, Cork were beaten by Offaly in the All-Ireland semi-final. In 2003 he claimned his third Munster medal but lost out in the All-Ireland final when Kilkenny emerged victorious. O'Connell subsequently lost his place on the inter-county team but it has been rumoured that he may make a return under the management of Gerald McCarthy

	Cork - All-Ireland Hurling Champions 1999 (28th title)
1 D. Óg Cusack | 2 F. Ryan | 3 D. O'Sullivan | 4 J. Browne | 5 W. Sherlock | 6 B. Corcoran | 7 S. Óg Ó hAilpín | 8 M. O'Connell | 9 M. Landers (Capt.) | 10 T. McCarthy | 11 F. McCormack | 12 N. Ronan | 13 B. O'Connor | 14 J. Deane | 15 S. McGrath | Subs: A. Browne | K. Murray | Manager: J. Barry-Murphy