Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Tim O'Sullivan

— Cork Boxing Wall of Honour —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Tim O'Sullivan Marker

Inscription. A gentleman who left his footprint
on Cork boxing history
Tim O’Sullivan
Irish International Boxer
Cork Boxing Personality of the Year
IABA Hall of Fame Winner
Founder of the Cork Ex-Boxers Association
“A man who devoted his life to promoting boxing, widely acknowledged and affectionately admired as an encyclopedia on Irish boxing”

Unveiled by Paddy McSweeney President
of the Cork Ex-Boxers Association

Erected by The Cork Ex Boxers in Association with the Cork City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 51° 53.829′ N, 8° 28.568′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is on Grand Parade north of Oliver Plunkett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Grand Parade, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

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in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tommy Hyde (here, next to this marker); Pakey O'Mahony (here, next to this marker); Jack McAuliffe (here, next to this marker); Paddy Martin (here, next to this marker); Willie O'Leary (here, next to this marker); Jack Doyle (here, next to this marker); Tree of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Steve Collins (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Cork boxing owes a lot to the late great Tim O’Sullivan.

Following a couple of chats, Tim and Paddy Martin contacted many former boxers. All agreed that it would be a good idea to form a group. On Sunday, September 25, 1972 a meeting took place at the back of Canty's Bar in Pembroke Street. A couple of years ago, a plaque was erected on one of the walls to mark that historic day. Over 40 former boxers attended. The order of business was to come up with a name and to define the scope of work the group would do. After much
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Tim O'Sullivan Marker
The marker is located in the middle row of Cork's Boxing Wall of Honour.
debate, it was agreed to name the group along the same lines as their Dublin counterparts: The Cork Exboxers Benevolent Association. Their primary purpose was to support former boxers who fell on hard times. The main speaker at the meeting were Tim O'Sullivan and Paddy Martin.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.