Matthew Whelan (hurler)

Matthew Whelan
Personal information
Irish name	Maitiú Ó Faoileáin
Sport	Hurling
Position	Centre-back
Born	(1988-02-01) 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 played competitive 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

Sporting positions
Preceded by Willie Hyland	Laois Senior Hurling Captain 2013	Succeeded by Incumbent

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