Career
Born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Cronin first excelled at Gaelic football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team before later joining the junior side. He joined the senior panel during the 1992 championship.
At club level Cronin is a five-time championship medallist with.
Cronin retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 2004 championship. In retirement from playing Cromin became involved in team management and coaching.
He served as coach of the Tipperary minor team on one occasion.
