Aaron Cunningham (hurler)

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Aaron Cunningham
Personal information
Irish name Aaron Mac Cuinneagáin
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-forward
Born (1993-04-04) 4 April 1993 (age 29)
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Nickname Hammy
Occupation Teacher
Club(s)
YearsClub
Wolfe Tones na Sionna
Club titles
Clare titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
YearsCountyApps (scores)
2012-
Clare 22 (4-12)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 1
NHL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 23:12, 6 September 2012.

Aaron Cunningham (born 4 April 1993) is an Irish hurler who plays as a right corner-forward for the Clare senior team. [1]

Cunningham joined the team during the 2012 championship and immediately became a regular member of the starting fifteen. A Munster medalist in the minor grade and a 3 time All-Ireland medalist in the under-21 grade, he has won a National Hurling League and All Ireland senior Championship medal at senior level. [2]

At club level Cunningham plays with Wolfe Tones na Sionna.[ citation needed ]

Cunningham attended NUI Galway. [3]

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References

  1. "Hurler profile: Aaron Cunningham". Hurling stats website. Retrieved 6 September 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. "Banner comeback floors Treaty". Hogan Stand website. 7 April 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  3. "NUI Galway Students and Alumni Among All-Ireland Senior Hurling Finalists". 2 September 2013.