Mark Coleman (hurler)

Mark Coleman

Personal information
Irish name	Marc Ó Colmáin
Sport	Hurling
Position	Left wing-back
Born	(1997-12-23) 23 December 1997 (age 24) Blarney, County Cork, Ireland
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Occupation	Student
Club(s)
Years	Club
2015-present 2016 2017-present	Blarney → Muskerry → University College Cork
Colleges(s)
Years	College
2017-present	University College Cork
College titles
Fitzgibbon titles	2
Inter-county(ies)*
Years	County	Apps (scores)
2016-present	Cork	23 (0-16)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles	2
All-Irelands	0
NHL	0
All Stars	1
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:52, 31 July 2021.

Mark Coleman (born 23 December 1997) is an Irish hurler who plays as a left wing-back for club side Blarney, divisional side Muskerry and at inter-county level with the Cork senior hurling team.

Playing career

Scoil Mhuire gan Smál

Coleman first came to prominence as a hurler with Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál in Blarney. Having played hurling in every grade during his time at the school, he usually lined out at midfield on the senior team. On 16 March 2016, he scored nine points as Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál defeated Roscommon CBS by 0-17 to 2-09 to take the All-Ireland title in the third tier Cusack Cup. ^[1]

University College Cork

After lining out for the University College Cork freshers' team in his first year at university, Coleman was added to the senior team in advance of the 2020 Fitzgibbon Cup. On 23 February 2019, he won a Fitzgibbon Cup medal after lining out at midfield in UCC's 2-21 to 0-13 defeat of Mary Immaculate College in the final. ^[2]

Coleman played in a second successive Fitzgibbon Cup final on 12 February 2020. Lining out at right wing-back, he ended the game with a second successive winners' medal after the 0-18 to 2-11 defeat of the Institute of Technology, Carlow. ^[3]

Blarney

Coleman joined the Blarney club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels. On 24 May 2015, he made his championship debut and scored three points from frees in a 2-13 to 0-15 defeat of Kilworth. ^[4] On 3 October 2020, Coleman scored 0-14 and was named man of the match when Blarney secured the Premier Intermnediate Championship title after defeating Castlelyons by 1-20 to 0-15 in the final. ^[5] He was also the championship's top scorer with 1-50.

Cork

Minor and under-21

Coleman first played for Cork at minor level in 2015, however, his sole season in the grade ended without success with a defeat by Limerick. ^[6] On 23 June 2016, Coleman made his first appearance for the Cork under-21 hurling team, scoring 1-2 in Cork's seven-point defeat by Limerick. ^[7] He also played in Cork's unsuccessful championship campaign in 2017. On 4 July 2018, Coleman won a Munster medal after scoring three points in Cork's 2-23 to 1-13 defeat of Tipperary in the final. ^[8] On 26 August 2018, he was at centre-back in Cork's 3-13 to 1-16 All-Ireland final defeat by Tipperary in what was his last game in the grade. ^[9] Coleman was later nominated for Player of the Year. ^[10]

Senior

Coleman made his senior debut for Cork on 9 July 2016, replacing Stephen McDonnell for the final two minutes of an All-Ireland Qualifier against Wexford at Páirc Uí Rinn. ^[11] He made his first start in a National League defeat of Clare on 11 February 2017, before making his first championship start later that season in a Munster Championship quarter-final against Tipperary. ^{[12] [13]} Coleman was a regular starter for Cork's subsequent championship games, with his performance against Waterford in the semi-final earning him the GAA/GPA Player of the Month award. ^[14] On 9 July 2017, he won his first Munster medal following a 1-25 to 1-20 defeat of Clare in the final. ^[15] Coleman ended the season with an All-Star award. ^[16]

On 1 July 2018, Coleman won a second successive Munster medal following a 2-24 to 3-19 defeat of Clare in the final. ^[17] He ended the season by being nominated for a second consecutive All-Star Award as well as Young Hurler of the Year. ^[18]

Career statistics

University

As of match played 23 February 2019.

Team	Year	Fitzgibbon Cup
		Apps	Score
University College Cork	2018	1	0-02
	2019	6	0-08
Career total		7	0-10

Club

As of 30 October 2021.

Team	Year	Cork PIHC
		Apps	Score
Blarney	2014	1	0-00
	2015	2	0-10
	2016	3	1-14
	2017	2	1-10
	2018	3	0-06
	2019	3	1-22
	2020	6	1-50
	Total	20	4-112
	Year	Cork SAHC
		Apps	Score
	2021	4	1-38
	Total	4	1-38
Career total		24	5-150

Division

As of match played 30 September 2018.

Team	Year	Cork PSHC
		Apps	Score
Muskerry	2016	2	0-05
	Total	2	0-05
University College Cork	2017	3	0-05
	2018	4	1-08
	2019	2	0-03
	2020	4	0-05
	Total	13	1-21
Career total		15	1-26

Inter-county

As of 26 March 2022.

Team	Year	National League			Munster		All-Ireland		Total
		Division	Apps	Score	Apps	Score	Apps	Score	Apps	Score
Cork	2016	Division 1A	0	0-00	0	0-00	1	0-00	1	0-00
	2017		6	0-05	3	0-03	1	0-00	10	0-08
	2018		3	0-00	5	0-06	1	0-02	9	0-08
	2019		3	0-02	4	0-02	2	0-01	9	0-05
	2020		4	0-03	1	0-02	2	0-00	7	0-05
	2021		4	0-03	1	0-00	4	0-02	9	0-05
	2022		5	0-13	0	0-00	0	0-00	5	0-13
Career total			25	0-26	14	0-13	11	0-05	50	0-44

Honours

Team

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál

• All-Ireland Post-Primary Schools Senior C Hurling Championship (1): 2016

University College Cork

• Fitzgibbon Cup (2): 2019, 2020

Blarney

• Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 2020

Cork

• Munster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 2017, 2018
• Munster Senior Hurling League (1): 2017
• Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2018

Individual

Awards

• GAA-GPA All-Star Award (1): 2017
• GAA/GPA Player of the Month (1): June 2017

References

1. Dundon, Noel (17 March 2016). "Coleman proves the ace as 14-man Blarney stand firm". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
2. "Fitzgibbon Cup final: UCC in a different class". Hogan Stand. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
3. Farrell, Sinéad (12 February 2020). "14-man UCC come from 6 points down to win Fitzgibbon Cup final against IT Carlow". The 42. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
4. O'Callaghan, Therese (25 May 2015). "Blarney's goals too much for Kilworth". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
5. O'Callaghan, Therese (3 October 2020). "Mark Coleman masterclass sees Blarney promoted to senior ranks". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
6. O'Callaghan, Therese (2 July 2015). "Limerick minors deliver late knockout to Cork". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
7. "All-Ireland holders Limerick overrun Cork U21s". Irish Examiner. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
8. Cormican, Eoghan (5 July 2018). "Cork outclass Tipperary on home soil to end 11-year Munster U21 hurling crown wait". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
9. "Injury time drama as late Tipperary goal secures All-Ireland U21 victory over Cork". Irish Independent. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
10. "Cork, Tipperary and Galway lead the way as U21 Team of the Year nominees released". Hogan Stand. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
11. "Agony for Cork as Wexford withstand late comeback". Irish Examiner. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
12. "Kieran Kingston hands league debuts to five U21s in new-look Cork side". The 42. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
13. Moran, Seán (22 May 2017). "Cork's youthful cast knocks Tipperary off the stage in dazzling show". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
14. "Cork hurlers collect GAA/GPA hurlers of the month awards". Irish Examiner. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
15. "Cork victorious over Clare in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
16. "Cork pair get hurling All Stars". The Corkman. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
17. Clerkin, Malachy (1 July 2018). "Cork quietly collect another Munster title as Clare crumble". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
18. "All Star hurling nominees: 15 Limerick players in contention". Hogan Stand. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.

External link

• Mark Coleman profile at the Cork GAA website