Shane McNaughton

Shane McNaughton (born 1988) is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a right wing-forward for the Antrim senior team.[1] As of 2017, Shane is also currently studying in the Stella Adler School of Acting in New York City.[2]

Shane McNaughton
Personal information
Irish name Seán Mac Neachtain
Sport Hurling
Position Right wing-forward
Born 1988 (1988)
Cushendall, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Occupation Stone mason/Actor
Club(s)
Years Club
2005-present
 Ruairí Óg Cushendall
Club titles
Antrim titles 3
Ulster titles 2
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
2007-present
 Antrim 9 (4-68)
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 6
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Playing career

Inter-county

McNaughton made his first appearance for the team during the 2007 championship and gradually became a regular member of the team. Since then he has won five Ulster medals. In 2011 he withdrew from Antrims Championship team to play in New York for the summer. He returned and has been Antrims top score getter in the 2012 National Hurling League.

Club

At club level McNaughton is a double Ulster medalist with the Ruairí Óg Cushendall club. He has also won three county championship medals.

Inter-provincial

McNaughton has also lined out with Ulster in the inter-provincial series of games.

McNaughton has also won numerous individual awards such as, Ulster writer awards and AIB Ulster hurler of the year.[3]

His father, Terence 'Sambo' McNaughton, also played hurling with Antrim and later managed the team.

References
  1. "Player profile: Shane McNaughton". Antrim GAA website. Archived from the original on 21 February 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  2. "Hurling star Shane McNaughton also pursuing acting career". The Irish News. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  3. "smcnaughton". Ulstergaawriters.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
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