Gearóid O'Connell
Personal information
Sport Hurling
Position Right wing-back
Born (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993
Ballyea, County Clare, Ireland
Nickname Gudgy
Occupation Electrical engineer
Club(s)
Years Club
 Ballyea
Clondegad
Club titles
Clare titles 4
Munster titles 1
All-Ireland Titles 0
Colleges(s)
Years College
 Limerick Institute of Technology
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2015-2017
 Clare
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 1
All Stars 0

Gearóid O'Connell (born 26 March 1993) is an Irish hurler. At club he plays with Ballyea, while he has also lined out at inter-county level with various Clare teams.

Career

O'Connell first played hurling to a high standard as a student as St. Flannan's College in Ennis. He lined out for the college in all grades, including the Harty Cup.[1]

At club level, O'Connell first played hurling at underage levels with Ballyea, while he also played Gaelic football with Clondegad. He was a dual medal-winner in the under-21 grades.[2] At adult level, O'Connell has also won a Clare IFC medal and four Clare SHC medals.[3] He was at centre-back when Ballyea were beaten by Cuala in the 2017 All-Ireland club final.[4]

O'Connell first appeared on the inter-county scene with Clare at minor level. He was part of the team that won the Munster MHC title in 2011.[5] O'Connell progressed to the under-21 team and was at right-wing-back when Clare beat Wexford to win a third consecutive All-Ireland U21HC title in 2014.[6] He also spent a period of time with the senior team and was a panel member when Clare won the National League title in 2016.[7]

Honours

Ballyhea
Clondegad
Clare

References

  1. ↑ "St. Flannan's through to Harty Cup play-offs". The Clare Champion. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "Clondegad and Breckan's advance to U21 B final". Hogan Stand. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ballyea stun Townies with another special comeback". Irish Examiner. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "Dublin club Cuala claim All-Ireland Club hurling title with ease". Irish Examiner. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  5. ↑ "Flawless O'Connell lays the foundation for Clare victory". Irish Independent. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  6. ↑ Kelly, Liam (13 September 2014). "Clare hold off brave Wexford challenge to claim three-in-a-row". Irish Independent. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Tony Kelly inspires Banner to first League title since 1978". Irish Independent. 8 May 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
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