Gearóid O'Connell

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.

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

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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