Paddy Moran (hurler)
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Paddy Moran is an Irish
retired sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Bennettsbridge
and was a member of the Kilkenny
senior inter-county team from 1963 until 1972.
, County Kilkenny
in 1939 and was educated locally. He lived on the famous Woodlawn Estate with many other famous hurlers including Noel Skehan
, Séamus Cleere
, Liam Cleere, John Kinsella
, Pat Lawlor
and Liam Simpson
. Together these players have over twenty All-Ireland
medals.
with his local Bennettsbridge
club at a time when the side was enjoying some great success. The 1960s saw him win back-to-back county titles in 1959 and 1960, before winning further county medals in 1962 and 1964. Moran won another back-to-back set of county honours in 1966 and 1967 and won his seventh and final county title in 1971.
minor hurling team in the 1950s. He won back to back Leinster titles at this level in 1956 and 1957, however, an All-Ireland
medal eluded him. Moran later joined the Kilkenny senior team and won his first Leinster
title in 1963. Kilkenny later went on to defeat Waterford
in the championship decider, giving Moran his first All-Ireland
medal. He won a second Leinster title in 1964, however, Tipperary
continued their championship dominance over ‘the Cat’s by defeating them in the All-Ireland final. Two years later in 1966 Moran added a National Hurling League
medal to his collection before winning a third Leinster title. Kilkenny later qualified for the All-Ireland final, however, The Leinstermen were surprisingly beaten by a young Cork side. Moran captured his fourth provincial title in 1967 before lining out in a fourth All-Ireland final. Kilkenny made amends for the previous year’s defeat by beating Tipperary courtesy of a goal from Moran. It was Kilkenny’s first victory over Tipp since 1922. Two year’s after this Moran lost his place on the Kilkenny team, however, he remained as a substitute and won a fifth Leinster title. He later came on as a substitute in the championship decider against Cork to collect a third All-Ireland medal. Kilkenny lost their provincial crown in 1970, however, the side returned in 1971 with Moran winning a sixth Leinster title. He came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland final, however, Tipp defeated the Noresiders in a thrilling game. The following year Moran won a seventh provincial title. He later collected a fourth All-Ireland medal after coming on as a substitute in a classic final against Cork. Moran retired from inter-county hurling shortly after.
Moran also won Railway Cup medals with Leinster
in 1964, 1965 and 1967.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
retired sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Bennettsbridge
Bennettsbridge GAA
Bennettsbridge is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The Bridge last won the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship in 1971, although they are no longer a senior championship side.-Achievements:...
and was a member of the Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
senior inter-county team from 1963 until 1972.
Early life
Paddy Moran was born in BennettsbridgeBennettsbridge
Bennettsbridge is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland.It is situated on the river Nore south of Kilkenny city, in the centre of the county. It is located in the province of Leinster in the south-east of the island of Ireland...
, County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
in 1939 and was educated locally. He lived on the famous Woodlawn Estate with many other famous hurlers including Noel Skehan
Noel Skehan
Noel Skehan is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local Bennettsbridge club and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1963 and 1985. Skehan is regarded as one of the greatest hurling goalkeepers of all-time.Skehan's status as one of the all-time greats...
, Séamus Cleere
Séamus Cleere
Séamus Cleere is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Bennetsbridge and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1960 until 1968. Cleere captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1963.-Club:Cleere played his club hurling with his local Bennettsbridge club...
, Liam Cleere, John Kinsella
John Kinsella (hurler)
John Kinsella is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Bennettsbridge and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1967 until 1973....
, Pat Lawlor
Pat Lawlor
Patrick M. Lawlor is a video game and pinball machine designer.Lawlor's pinball career began as an engineer for Williams in 1987, when he co-designed a dual-playfield machine called Banzai Run with Larry DeMar. Pat Lawlor had previously been a video game designer and had entered the coin-operated...
and Liam Simpson
Liam Simpson
Liam Simpson is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Bennettsbridge and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team in the 1990s.-Early life:...
. Together these players have over twenty All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medals.
Club
Moran played his club hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local Bennettsbridge
Bennettsbridge GAA
Bennettsbridge is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The Bridge last won the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship in 1971, although they are no longer a senior championship side.-Achievements:...
club at a time when the side was enjoying some great success. The 1960s saw him win back-to-back county titles in 1959 and 1960, before winning further county medals in 1962 and 1964. Moran won another back-to-back set of county honours in 1966 and 1967 and won his seventh and final county title in 1971.
Inter-county
Moran first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the KilkennyKilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
minor hurling team in the 1950s. He won back to back Leinster titles at this level in 1956 and 1957, however, an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
medal eluded him. Moran later joined the Kilkenny senior team and won his first Leinster
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
The Leinster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland....
title in 1963. Kilkenny later went on to defeat Waterford
Waterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
in the championship decider, giving Moran his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal. He won a second Leinster title in 1964, however, Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
continued their championship dominance over ‘the Cat’s by defeating them in the All-Ireland final. Two years later in 1966 Moran added a National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medal to his collection before winning a third Leinster title. Kilkenny later qualified for the All-Ireland final, however, The Leinstermen were surprisingly beaten by a young Cork side. Moran captured his fourth provincial title in 1967 before lining out in a fourth All-Ireland final. Kilkenny made amends for the previous year’s defeat by beating Tipperary courtesy of a goal from Moran. It was Kilkenny’s first victory over Tipp since 1922. Two year’s after this Moran lost his place on the Kilkenny team, however, he remained as a substitute and won a fifth Leinster title. He later came on as a substitute in the championship decider against Cork to collect a third All-Ireland medal. Kilkenny lost their provincial crown in 1970, however, the side returned in 1971 with Moran winning a sixth Leinster title. He came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland final, however, Tipp defeated the Noresiders in a thrilling game. The following year Moran won a seventh provincial title. He later collected a fourth All-Ireland medal after coming on as a substitute in a classic final against Cork. Moran retired from inter-county hurling shortly after.
Moran also won Railway Cup medals with Leinster
Leinster GAA
The Leinster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Leinster. The Leinster Council has been partnered with the European County Board to help develop Gaelic Games in Europe...
in 1964, 1965 and 1967.