Andrew Keary (born 1987) is an Irish hurler who plays for Galway Championship club Killimor. He previously lined out with the Galway senior hurling team. Keary usually lines out as a forward.

Andrew Keary
Personal information
Irish name Aindriú Ó Ciara
Sport Hurling
Position Left wing-forward
Born 1987
Killimor, County Galway, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
Killimor
Club titles
Galway titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
2006-2008
Galway 2 (0-03)
Inter-county titles
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Career

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Keary first came to hurling prominence at juvenile and underage levels with the Killimor club, while simultaneously playing as a schoolboy with Portumna Community School. He eventually progressed onto Killimor's top adult team.[1] Keary first appeared on the inter-county scene with the Galway minor hurling team. After winning an All-Ireland MHC title in 2004, he captained the team to a second successive title in 2005.[2][3] He also won an All-Ireland U21HC title in 2007.[4] Keary was drafted onto the Galway senior hurling team in 2006.[5] He made a number of competitive appearances before being released from the panel in November 2008.[6]

Career statistics

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Team Year National League All-Ireland Total
Division Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score
Galway 2006 Division 1B 0 0-00 2 0-03 2 0-03
2007 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
2008 3 0-00 0 0-00 3 0-00
Career total 3 0-00 2 0-03 5 0-03

Honours

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Galway

References

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  1. ^ McIntyre, John (25 November 2021). "Mannion snatches title glory for Moycullen's miracle men". Connacht Tribune. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ Hickey, Paddy (20 September 2004). "Galway glee as minors turn on style in epic final". Irish Independent. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Galway glee as goals put paid to gutsy Limerick". Irish Independent. 12 September 2005. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Two out of three for Galway Under 21s". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2007. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  5. ^ Keys, Colm (8 June 2006). "Teen hero Canning excluded by Galway". Irish Independent. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  6. ^ "McIntyre wields the axe". Connacht Tribune. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2022.