Ciarán Byrne

Ciarán Byrne
Personal information
SportGaelic football
PositionForward
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
Louth
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles0
All-Irelands0
NFL0
All Stars0

Ciarán Byrne (born 6 December 1994) is a Gaelic footballer for Louth. In August 2013, Byrne signed for AFL club Carlton on a two-year contract.[1][2]

In October 2013, he was named in the 23-man squad for the 2013 International Rules Series against Australia.[3] He played in both Tests.[4][5]

In November 2013, Byrne was drafted by Australian Football League club Carlton with Pick #64 in the Rookie Draft. He was the second Irishman drafted by the Blues, with compatriot Ciarán Sheehan drafted earlier at Pick #60.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Louth forward Byrne moves to AFL with Carlton". The Score. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "International rookie Byrne signs with Blues". Carlton Football Club Official Site. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Panel named for International Rules Test". Irish Examiner. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Ireland 57-35 Australia". RTÉ Sport (RTÉ). 19 October 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  5. ↑ "Ireland 116-37 Australia". RTÉ Sport (RTÉ). 26 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.