Former Dolphin President recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award for Voluntary Service

Former Dolphin (and UCC ) President’s, Judge Olann Kelleher has become a recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award for Voluntary Service  for his contribution to UCC RFC as a coach and manager.

He represented Munster at two sports, Rugby and Cricket. He was on the bench for Munster for the famous victory over the All Blacks in 1978. He was also involved in the 1992 victory over Australia.

Won a Munster Senior League medal with UCC and All Ireland Trophy in 1974. He coached and managed teams with UCC as well as serving on their Management Committee and was UCC Club President in 2015/6 and 2016/7.

Upon leaving UCC he joined Dolphin and was club captain in 1978/79 and later served as Club President, being Club President of 2 seperate Senior Clubs is indeed very unique.

Congratulations Olann on your award,UCC’s Alumni Achievement Awards are among the highest honours that UCC can bestow on Alumni and recognise those who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen fields.