Paul Doyle (hurler)

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Paul Doyle
Personal information
Irish name Pól Ó Duill
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-back
Born 1993
St Mullin's,
County Carlow, Ireland
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Nickname P Dizzle
Occupation Teacher (Presentation De La Salle Bagenalstown)
Club(s)
YearsClub
St Mullin's
Club titles
Carlow titles 5
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
2014-present
Carlow
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Paul Doyle (born 1993) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with St. Mullin's, while at inter-county level he lines out with the Carlow senior hurling team. He is a secondary school teacher in Presentation De La Salle Bagenalstown. He teaches PE and Mathematics. He captained Carlow to Joe McDonagh Cup glory in May 2023.

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Career

Doyle first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with the St. Mullin's club. He eventfully progressed to the senior team and has since won five Carlow SHC medals. [1] [2] [3]

Doyle first appeared on the inter-county scene at minor level with Carlow in 2011. He later lined out with the under-21 side before making his senior team in 2014. Doyle enjoyed his first success when Carlow beat Antrim to win the Christy Ring Cup title in 2017. [4] He collected a National League Division 2A medal in 2018, before ending the season by becoming the inaugural Joe McDonagh Cup champions. [5] [6] Doyle was team captain when Carlow won a second McDonagh Cup title in 2023.

Honours

St Mullin's
Carlow

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References

  1. "Carlow SHC final: 24th title for St. Mullin's". Hogan Stand. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  2. "Kavanagh inspires Saints". Irish Independent. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. "St Mullin's return to Carlow SHC summit". Hogan Stand. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  4. "Carlow too strong for Antrim as Christy Ring Cup final produces nine-goal thriller". Irish Independent. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  5. "The good news continues for Carlow as their hurlers are crowned Division 2A champions". The 42. 24 March 208. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  6. "Carlow claim first ever Joe McDonagh Cup to secure place in Leinster championship". Irish Examiner. 1 July 208. Retrieved 27 May 2023.