Gavin O'Brien

{{short description|Irish hurler}}

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Gavin O'Brien (born 10 March 1993) is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a left corner-forward for the Waterford senior team.

O'Brien made his first appearance for the team during the 2012 National League and became a Waterford regular during the 2012 championship.{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2012/0615/sport/no-browne-but-deise-start-four-debutants-197517.html|title=No Browne but Déise start four debutants|newspaper=Irish Examiner|date=15 June 2012|accessdate=29 June 2012}} A former member of the Waterford minor team, he is also a member of the Waterford under-21 team.

At club level O'Brien plays with Roanmore. He plays in a centre forward role or a midfield role for his club. Gavin is a very consistent free taker who can score from a dead ball from as far out as his own 45.