Michael Herron

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Michael Herron
Personal information
Sport Hurling
Position Centre-back
Born 1986
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Occupation Physiotherapist
Club(s)
YearsClub
2003-present
Lámh Dhearg
Club titles
Antrim titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
YearsCountyApps (scores)
2004-present
Antrim 31 (3-26)
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 3
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 18:23, 27 February 2012.

Michael Herron (born 1986) is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a centre-back and vice-captain of the Antrim senior team. [1]

A brother of Antrim hurlers Ciarán and Brendan, Herron made his first appearance for the team during the 2004 championship and has become a regular member of the starting fifteen since then. [2] During that time he won three Ulster winners' medals.

At club level Herron plays hurling and Gaelic football with Lámh Dhearg.

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References

  1. "Player profile: Michael Herron". Antrim GAA website. Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  2. "Antrim include two newcomers". Hogan Stand website. 20 May 2004. Retrieved 27 February 2012.