Alan Connolly (hurler)

Alan Connolly (born 19 July 2001) is an Irish hurler who plays as a full-forward for club side Blackrock and at inter-county level with the Cork senior hurling team.

Alan Connolly
Personal information
Irish name Ailéon Ó Conghaile
Sport Hurling
Position Full-forward
Born (2001-07-19) 19 July 2001
Blackrock, Cork, Ireland
Occupation Student
Club(s)
Years Club Apps (scores)
2019-present
 Blackrock 7 (5-53)
Club titles
Cork titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2020-
 Cork 0 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:48, 23 October 2020.

Playing career

Blackrock

Having earlier lined out in the juvenile, minor and under-21 grades, Connolly joined the Blackrock senior team in advance of the 2019 Championship. He made his championship debut on 10 August 2019 when he lined out at right corner-forward in a 1–25 to 2–16 defeat by Newtownshandrum.[1]

On 4 October 2020, Connolly was selected at full-forward when Blackrock faced Glen Rovers in the Cork PSHC final. He top scored for the team with 0-13, including ten points from frees, and claimed a winners' medal after being named man of the match in the 4–26 to 4-18 extra-time win.[2] Connolly also ended the championship as the top scorer with 5-52.

Minor and under-20

Connolly first lined out for Cork as a member of the minor team during the 2018 Munster Championship. He made his first appearance for the team on 20 May 2018 when he came on as a 24th-minute substitute for Kevin Moynihan in a 0–26 to 3-13 first-round defeat of Clare.[3]

Connolly was added to the Cork under-20 team prior to the start of the 2020 Munster Championship.[4] He made his debut in that grade on 19 October 2020 in a 2–24 to 2–10 defeat of Kerry.[5]

Senior

After a successful club campaign with Blackrock, Connolly was drafted onto the Cork senior hurling team prior to the start of the 2020 Munster Championship.[6]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 13 September 2020.
Team Year Cork PSHC
AppsScore
Blackrock 2019 10-01
2020 65-52
Career total 75-53

Honours
Blackrock
Cork

References
  1. O'Callaghan, Therese (11 August 2019). "Resolute Newtown put Rockies to sword". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. Fogarty, John (4 October 2020). "Alan Connolly leads the charge as Blackrock secure first Cork title in 18 years". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  3. Hurley, Denis (20 May 2018). "Strong finish powers Cork minors from behind to Munster opener win over Clare". The 42. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  4. Murphy, Éamonn (18 October 2020). "Connolly leads the line for Cork U20 hurlers but some big names aren't risked". Echo Live. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  5. Murphy, Éamonn (19 October 2020). "Cork U20s hurlers are made to work hard by Kerry to reach Munster semi-final". Echo Live. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  6. O'Toole, Fintan (12 October 2020). "Young forward duo added to Cork senior hurling squad after impressive club form". The 42. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
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