David Franks (hurler)

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David Franks
Personal information
Irish name Daithí Ó Proinnsias
Sport Hurling
Position Left corner-back
Born 1979
Ballyskenagh, County Offaly, Ireland
Club(s)
YearsClub
Ballyskenagh
Carrickshock
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
2000-2012
Offaly

David Franks (born 1979) is a retired Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Offaly senior team until November 2012.

Franks made his first appearance for the team during the 2000 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 2012 championship. [1] During that time he won two National League (Division 2) medals. Franks was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

Although he has retired from the Offaly County team, he still plays at club level. Franks plays with Carrickshock in Kilkenny. He began his career with Ballyskenagh.

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References

  1. "Franks bows out". Hogan Stand. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.