Q&A with man of the match from this years Under 21 Hurling All Ireland Final
When and why did you start playing hurling?
I started playing hurling when I was about 5 years of age, as soon as I was able to pick up a hurl really. My Dad used to play with the club and was over them for a few years so it was from then that I really got into it the sport.
Your best moment on the pitch?
During the All Ireland Final in 2009 we were playing Kilkenny in Croke Park and I scored a point. It was such a great feeling to score on the grounds of Croke Park.
Your toughest opponent?
I would have to say Conor O’ Mahony. We were playing a game in Thurles against Tipperarry. He was a very tough full forward and probably one of the best I’ve been up against.
How does it feel to have won this year?
It feels great although it hasn’t really kicked in yet. Looking back on last year it was such a great achievement for us to win this year.
Sporting Hero?
Kilkenny hurler, Henry Shefflin. After all his injuries to come back and win an All Ireland was some achievement and one he should be so proud of.
What advice do you have for other young hurlers?
Stick at it and never give up! We could have given up last year after we got beaten badly in the final last year but we didn’t. We got back into training in February and stuck at and look what we achieved from it.
What do you love most about hurling?
“Winning”. . its such a great feeling. It’s a great way to meet new people and I’ve made friends for life from playing hurling.
Favourite GAA ground?
After Croke Park, I would have to say Thurles is a very nice pitch. Athenry in Galway is a lovely ground to play on too.
Highlight of the game?
During the second half when Dublin our goalie made an outstanding save. It could have gone either way but he came through the hero in the end.
Highlight of the season?
I would have to say it was beating Limerick in the semi final. It was a hard game and it gave us the confidence going into the All Ireland. We had gone into the semi final feeling quite cold as they had a great game against Cork. It went to extra time and to win in that manner gave us great confidence
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