Brian Malone

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Brian Malone
Personal information
Irish name Briain Mael Eòin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Left corner-back
Born (1986-05-02) 2 May 1986 (age 39)
Shelmalier, County Wexford
Occupation Teacher
Club(s)
YearsClub
?–
Shelmaliers
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCountyApps (scores)
2006–2021
Wexford 174

Brian Malone (born 2 May 1986) is the former captain of the Wexford senior football team. He made his debut against Monaghan in a 2006 All-Ireland SFC qualifier.

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Malone formerly held the record for most senior appearances for Wexford with 174. In March 2024, Ben Brosnan made a record-equalling 174th appearance for Wexford, bringing him level with Malone. [1] [2]

Malone has also represented Wexford in senior hurling. He won a Leinster and All-Ireland IHC medal in 2007.

Malone trained as a teacher at Mater Dei Institute of Education in Dublin. He previously taught at Blackrock College, and currently teaches at St Peter's College, Wexford.

References

  1. O'Toole, Fintan (31 May 2020). "'The minute I don't enjoy it, I certainly won't play' — 15 seasons, 166 games and still driving Wexford on". The42.ie.
  2. Cormican, Eoghan (18 March 2024). "36-year-old Ben Brosnan reaches another milestone for Wexford". Irish Examiner .