Paul Phelan

Paul Phelan (born 27 June 1966) is an Irish former hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team.[1]

For the Canadian yachtsman and restaurateur, see Paul James Phelan.

Paul Phelan
Personal information
Irish name Pól Ó Faoileáin
Sport Hurling
Position Left corner-back
Born (1966-06-27) 27 June 1966
Ballyhale, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Nickname Chunky
Occupation County council employee
Club(s)
Years Club
 Ballyhale Shamrocks
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 4
Leinster titles 1
All-Ireland Titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1989-1993
 Kilkenny 2 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 18:01, 10 January 2015.

Born in Ballyhale, County Kilkenny, Phelan first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team. He made his senior debut during the 1989-90 league. Phelan remained on the panel for a number of years and won one National Hurling League medal.

At club level Phelan is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Ballyhale Shamrocks. In addition to this he has also won one Leinster medal and four championship medals.

Throughout his career Phelan made just 2 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1993 championship.

Honours

Player
Ballyhale Shamrocks
Kilkenny

References
  1. "Profile: Paul Phelan". Hurling Stats website. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
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