Niall Moran

Last updated

Niall Moran
Personal information
Irish name Niall Ó Moráin
Sport Hurling
Position Centre-forward
Born (1983-03-01) 1 March 1983 (age 38)
Castleconnell, County Limerick, Ireland
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Occupation Secondary school teacher
Club(s)
YearsClub
1999-present
Ahane
Club titles
Limerick titles 2
Inter-county(ies)*
YearsCountyApps (scores)
2003-2013
Limerick 44 (7-97)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 1
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 20:05, 16 December 2013.

Niall Moran (born 1 March 1983) is an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Limerick senior team.

Contents

Born in Castleconnell, County Limerick, Moran first played competitive hurling whilst at Ardscoil Rís. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of eighteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team, before later lining out with the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 2003 championship. Moran went on to play a key part in the forwards for a decade, and won one Munster medal and one National Hurling League (Division 2) medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.[ citation needed ]

As a member of the Munster inter-provincial team at various times, Moran won one Railway Cup medal in 2007. At club level he won two championship medals with Ahane.[ citation needed ]

Moran's career tally of 7 goals and 97 points ranks him as Limerick's sixth highest championship scorer of all-time.[ citation needed ]

Throughout his career Moran made 44 championship appearances, making one of Limerick's most "capped" player of all-time. He announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on 14 December 2013. [1] [2]

His brothers, Ollie and James, have also played with Limerick.[ citation needed ]

Moran has also become involved in team management and coaching. He has served as manager and selector with various hurling teams at Ardscoil Rís. [3]

Honours

Player

Ahane
Limerick
Munster

Manager

Ardscoil Rís

Related Research Articles

Jackie Power Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer

Jackie Power was an Irish sportsperson. A renowned dual player, he played both hurling and Gaelic football with his local club Ahane and with the Limerick senior inter-county teams in both codes from 1935 until 1949. He later played with the Kerry senior hurling team.

Ardscoil Rís is a voluntary, all-boys, Roman Catholic secondary school in Limerick, Ireland. Located on the North Circular Road, its catchment area includes neighbourhoods on the northside of Limerick such as Caherdavin, Mayorstone and Clareview though many students commute from other areas of the city as well as surrounding rural areas.

Oliver Moran is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ahane and was a member of the Limerick senior inter-county team from 1997 to 2009. During his career as a hurler, he has won 3 County Championships with Ahane, 2 Fitzgibbon Cup titles with Waterford IT, a National Hurling League and Waterford Crystal Cup title with Limerick, 5 Railway Cup titles with Munster and a shinty/hurling international with Ireland. Ollie's individual accolades include a Munster All-Star award in 2004 and a GAA All-Star award in 2007. He was also captain of the Limerick Senior Hurling Team in 2005. In 2013 he appeared as a studio analyst on The Sunday Game.

Seán Foley is an Irish retired hurler whose league and championship career as a left wing-back with the Limerick senior team spanned thirteen seasons from 1970 to 1983.

Jimmy "Butler" Coffey was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-forward for the Tipperary senior team.

Kevin Downes is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a full-forward.

Declan Hannon is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Adare and at inter-county level as captain of the Limerick senior hurling team, whom he captained to the All Ireland hurling title in 2018, 2020 and 2021, becoming the first Limerick captain since Mick Mackey to captain Limerick to victory twice. He usually lines out as a centre-back.

Shane Dowling is an Irish hurler who plays as a half-forward for club side Na Piarsaigh and previously at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.

Barry Hennessy is an Irish hurler who plays as a goalkeeper for club side Kilmallock and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.

Cian Lynch is an Irish hurler who plays as a midfielder for Limerick Championship club Patrickswell, where he has held the role of captain, and the Limerick senior team. Recognised for his exceptional skill level but remaining the ultimate team player, he is widely considered one of the best players in the current game and has often been described as a "midfield magician".

Thomas Morrissey is an Irish hurler who plays as a left wing-forward for club side Ahane and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.

Ronan Lynch is an Irish hurler who plays as a left corner-forward for the Limerick senior team.

John Fitzgibbon is an Irish hurler who plays as a midfielder for the Limerick senior team.

Michael L. Casey is an Irish hurler who plays as a full-back for club side Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. His brother, Peter Casey, also plays for both teams.

David Dempsey is an Irish hurler who plays as a left wing-forward for club side Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.

Conor Boylan is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a left wing-forward.

Jerome Boylan is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.

Brian Ryan is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club South Liberties and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a left wing-forward.

Jason Gillane is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Patrickswell and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. A forward for his club, he usually lines out as a goalkeeper in inter-county competitions. His brother, Aaron Gillane, also plays for Patrickswell and Limerick.

Josh Considine is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Patrickswell and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. He usually lines out at midfield.

References

  1. "Niall Moran retires with Munster medal". Hogan Stand website. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  2. O'Connell, Jerome (15 December 2013). "Tributes paid to retiring Limerick hurler Niall Moran". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  3. O'Riordan, Ian (14 August 2013). "Limerick's Niall Moran proud to be part of team with ex-pupils". Irish Times. Retrieved 16 December 2013.