Matthew Whelan (hurler)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Maitiú Ó Faoileáin | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Born | 1 February 1988 Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois, Ireland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Nickname | Whelan | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Borris-in-Ossory | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Laois titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
| 2007-present | Laois | 17 (0-20) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 20:40, 17 June 2013. | |||
Matthew Whelan (born 1 February 1988) is an Irish hurler who plays as a centre-back for the Laois senior team.[1]
Born in Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois, Whelan first excelled at hurling during his tenure at St. Fergal's College in Rathdowney. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Laois minor team, before later lining out with the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 2007 National Hurling League. Whelan has been a regular fixture on team since that initial appearance, and has won one National Hurling League (Division 2) medal and one National Hurling League (Division 2A) medal.
At club level Whelan is a one-time intermediate championship medallist with Borris-in-Ossory.
Honours
Team
- St. Fergal's College
- Borris-in-Ossory
- Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 2009
- Laois
- National Hurling League (Division 2A) (1): 2013
- National Hurling League (Division 2) (1): 2007
References
- ↑ "Player profile: Matthew Whelan". Laois GAA website. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Willie Hyland |
Laois Senior Hurling Captain 2013 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |