Philip Mahony (hurler)
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Philip Mahony is an Irish
hurler
who plays for both the Waterford Inter-county hurling team and the Ballygunner GAA
club. Mahony is nephew to former inter county hurler Billy O'Sullivan
and current Waterford hurler Shane O'Sullivan
. His brother Pauric Mahony
is currently also a panel member on the Waterford Senior Hurling Team
.
since an early age. His underage team proved to be the most successful in the club's history winning every county championship in the juvenile division in Waterford. He also won 2 Minor County Championships
and 2 U21 County Championships
. In 2010, he played wing-back on the Ballygunner Senior Championship winning team. In recognition of Mahony's excellent play in the 2010 Waterford Senior Club Championship, Mahony received the "Park Hotel Sport Star Of The Month Award" for December 2010.
in Waterford
. While there, he won 2 Harty Cups
and 2 All-Ireland Colleges
medals in 2007 and 2008 co-captaining the side with Noel Connors
in 2008.
's 2011 Fitzgibbon Cup
campaingn. Although injury ruled him out of the semi-final against LIT
, he came on at half-time. However, UCC came up short on the day conceding defeat on a scoreline of 0-19 to 1-13.
at the age of 19. He was called up to the panel mid-way through the championship, following the departure of club mate Brian O'Sullivan
due to injury and subsequently won a Munster Senior Hurling
medal.
On 13 February 2011, Philip made his competitive debut against Dublin
in Walsh Park
in the National Hurling League
. He started midfield alongside uncle Shane O'Sullivan
. Also inclueded in the line-up was brother Pauric Mahony
making it the first time two nephews had lined out alongside their uncle in the NHL.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
hurler
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...
who plays for both the Waterford Inter-county hurling team and the Ballygunner GAA
Ballygunner GAA
Ballygunner GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Ballygunner in County Waterford, Ireland. The club is exclusively concerned with hurling.- History :...
club. Mahony is nephew to former inter county hurler Billy O'Sullivan
Billy O'Sullivan
Billy O'Sullivan is an Irish sportsman. He played hurling with his local club Ballygunner and with the Waterford senior inter-county team.-Early life:...
and current Waterford hurler Shane O'Sullivan
Shane O'Sullivan
Shane O'Sullivan is an Irish hurler who plays for both the Waterford Inter-county hurling team and the Ballygunner GAA club. O'Sullivan is brother to the former Waterford inter-county hurler, Billy O'Sullivan.-Club:...
. His brother Pauric Mahony
Pauric Mahony
Pauric 'Paudie' Mahony is an Irish hurler who plays for both the Waterford Inter-county hurling team and the Ballygunner GAA club. Mahony is nephew to former inter county hurler Billy O'Sullivan and current Waterford hurler Shane O'Sullivan. His brother Philip Mahony is currently also a panel...
is currently also a panel member on the Waterford Senior Hurling Team
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...
.
Club
Mahony has played with BallygunnerBallygunner GAA
Ballygunner GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Ballygunner in County Waterford, Ireland. The club is exclusively concerned with hurling.- History :...
since an early age. His underage team proved to be the most successful in the club's history winning every county championship in the juvenile division in Waterford. He also won 2 Minor County Championships
Waterford Minor Hurling Championship
The Waterford Minor Hurling Championship is a hurling competition played by GAA teams in Waterford in Ireland. All players have to be under the age of 18 in the year in which they take part here. The competition is organized by the two divisions of Waterford GAA county board - East Division and...
and 2 U21 County Championships
Waterford Under-21 Hurling Championship
The Waterford Under-21 Hurling Championship is a hurling competition played by GAA teams in Waterford in Ireland. All players have to be under the age of 21 in the year in which they take part here. The competition is organized by Waterford GAA county board....
. In 2010, he played wing-back on the Ballygunner Senior Championship winning team. In recognition of Mahony's excellent play in the 2010 Waterford Senior Club Championship, Mahony received the "Park Hotel Sport Star Of The Month Award" for December 2010.
College
Mahony played college hurling for De La Salle CollegeDe La Salle College
De La Salle College may refer to:* De La Salle College, Malvern in Malvern, Victoria, Australia* De La Salle College in Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia* De La Salle College Waterford in Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland...
in Waterford
Waterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
. While there, he won 2 Harty Cups
Dr. Harty Cup
The Dr. Harty Cup is a hurling competition for schools in the province of Munster in Ireland. The cup is presented to the winners of the Munster Colleges Senior "A" Hurling Championship. Players have to be under the age of 19 to compete. The winning team represents Munster in the Dr. Croke Cup...
and 2 All-Ireland Colleges
Dr. Croke Cup
The Dr. Croke Cup is an inter-county GAA competition in hurling. The first Croke Cups took place between 1896 and 1915. Clare was the first winner of the Dr Croke Cup for Hurling in 1896. In 1909 Ulster were expelled from the Dr...
medals in 2007 and 2008 co-captaining the side with Noel Connors
Noel Connors
Noel Connors is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Passage GAA and with the Waterford senior inter-county team.-Club:...
in 2008.
Third Level
Mahony started Midfield throughout UCCUCC GAA
UCC is a football and hurling club associated with University College Cork. UCC teams play in the Cork Senior Football Championship and Cork Senior Hurling Championship as well as the two main third-level competitions namely the Sigerson Cup in football and the Fitzgibbon Cup in hurling...
's 2011 Fitzgibbon Cup
Fitzgibbon Cup
The Fitzgibbon Cup the championship for top division of university hurling in Ireland. It is administrated by the Higher Education committee which is part of the Gaelic Athletic Association...
campaingn. Although injury ruled him out of the semi-final against LIT
Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology is an institution of higher education in Limerick, Ireland and is one of 13 institutes that are members of the Institutes of Technology Ireland . The Institute has four campuses in Limerick City, one in both Thurles and Clonmel in County Tipperary and a regional...
, he came on at half-time. However, UCC came up short on the day conceding defeat on a scoreline of 0-19 to 1-13.
Inter-county
Mahony started playing inter-county hurling with WaterfordWaterford 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...
at the age of 19. He was called up to the panel mid-way through the championship, following the departure of club mate Brian O'Sullivan
Brian O'Sullivan
Brian O'Sullivan is an Irish hurler who plays for both the Waterford Inter-county hurling team and the Ballygunner GAA club.-Inter-county:...
due to injury and subsequently won a Munster Senior Hurling
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster 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 Munster in Ireland....
medal.
On 13 February 2011, Philip made his competitive debut against Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
in Walsh Park
Walsh Park
Walsh Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Waterford, Ireland named after Willie Walsh, a well-known referee and long time campaigner for Gaelic games in Waterford It is the home of the Waterford Gaelic football and hurling teams. The ground currently has a capacity of 17,000...
in the 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...
. He started midfield alongside uncle Shane O'Sullivan
Shane O'Sullivan
Shane O'Sullivan is an Irish hurler who plays for both the Waterford Inter-county hurling team and the Ballygunner GAA club. O'Sullivan is brother to the former Waterford inter-county hurler, Billy O'Sullivan.-Club:...
. Also inclueded in the line-up was brother Pauric Mahony
Pauric Mahony
Pauric 'Paudie' Mahony is an Irish hurler who plays for both the Waterford Inter-county hurling team and the Ballygunner GAA club. Mahony is nephew to former inter county hurler Billy O'Sullivan and current Waterford hurler Shane O'Sullivan. His brother Philip Mahony is currently also a panel...
making it the first time two nephews had lined out alongside their uncle in the NHL.