Danny Owens

Daniel "Danny" Owens is an Irish retired hurler who played as a midfielder for the Offaly senior team.

Danny Owens
Personal information
Irish name Donncha Mac Eoin
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born Killoughey, County Offaly, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
 Kilcormac/Killoughey
Club titles
Offaly titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1980-1992
 Offaly 25 (3-22)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 5
All-Irelands 2
NHL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:50, 28 June 2014.

Born in Killoughey, County Offaly, Owens first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut with Offaly during the 1980-81 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career Owens won two All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.[1][2]

At club level Owens played with Kilcormac/Killoughey.

Throughout his career Owens made 25 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1992 championship.

In retirement from playing Owens became involved in team management and coaching. He is the current manager of Kilcormac/Killoughey and has guided the team to one Leinster and three championship titles.[3]

Honours

Player
Offaly

Manager
Kilcormac/Killoughey

References
  1. "Offaly GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  2. "Leinster Senior Hurling Finalists" (PDF). Leinster GAA website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  3. Boyle, Donnchadh (16 November 2013). "Owens lapping up Kilcormac's spectacular wave of success". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 June 2014.


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