- Date of Birth01 / 07 / 1907
- Died01 / 10 / 1994
- Lions Tours1930
- International CapsIreland / Lions
- Lions Origins SchoolsColeraine AI
- Lions Origins ClubsQueen's University RFC, University College Cork
A member of the 1930 Tour of Australia and New Zealand, Henry O’Neill played in 17 games including the only Lions Test win - 6-3 against the All Blacks in Dunedin.
The prop was studying at Queen’s University when he was called up and suspended his studies to take part, playing in four Test matches against New Zealand and one against Australia.
He earned the first of six Ireland caps against England in a Five Nations match at Lansdowne Road in February 1930. Ireland won 4-3.
The prop was studying at Queen’s University when he was called up and suspended his studies to take part, playing in four Test matches against New Zealand and one against Australia.
He earned the first of six Ireland caps against England in a Five Nations match at Lansdowne Road in February 1930. Ireland won 4-3.