Best of luck to the U23 Hurling team who take on Wolfe Tones in the U23 B Hurling Championship this evening at 7.45pm in Manguard Park, Hawkfield.
Thank you to Captain Sean Maher for taking part in our Captain’s Profile.
All support for the team and management is greatly appreciated!
What age did you start playing Hurling?
As early as my dad could get me involved.
Who encouraged you to get involved in Hurling?
My Dad
Do you play any other sports or have any hobbies?
You would have enough of sport hurling with this group.
Who do you look up to in sport?
Ronan Maher
What’s your favourite thing about being part of this team?
It’s great to be part of a team with younger lads coming through.
How did it feel when you were asked to be captain this year?
Privileged.
What position do you play, and what do you enjoy most about it?
Centre back, it is a position where you can control a lot of the game. Plus, I turn like a lorry so it’s good having most of the match on front of me.
What makes this group of players special?
A team photo will show you all you need to know there.
Favourite match you’ve played in?
Playing Coil Dubh in the senior championship last year.
Toughest opponent you’ve faced?
Sam Murphy, Cumann na mBunscol 2015.
Best moment in your GAA journey so far?
Moorefield’s promotion to Senior Hurling and receiving player of the year that year.
Any pre-match routine or superstition?
Listen to music.
What do you enjoy most about match days?
When the nerves suddenly go once the ball is thrown in.
Quick Fire Questions About Your Teammates
Best singer: Brendan Buckley
Best dressed: Graham Cregoe, very hipster
Most likely to be late for training: Eoin Carroll
Most competitive: Conn Kehoe
Hardest worker at training: Oisin Kelly
Best under pressure: I’ll take that one
Most likely to become a county player: Mark Tobin
Most likely to make everyone laugh: Aaron Shelley
Funniest moment from the season: Making a final after one game
Most organised: Niall Barry
Manager’s pet: Conn Kehoe
One teammate you’d always want beside you in a battle: Conor Price
