Paul Delaney (born 27 November 1966[1]) is an Irish retired hurler. His league and championship career with the Tipperary senior team spanned eleven seasons from 1986 to 1997.[2]

Paul Delaney
Personal information
Irish name Pól Ó Dúláinne
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-back
Born November 1966
Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Occupation Technician
Club(s)
Years Club
Roscrea
Club titles
Tipperary titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1986-1997
Tipperary 26 (0-19)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 5
All-Irelands 2
NHL 1
All Stars 1
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 12:26, 28 March 2018.

Delaney first appeared for the Roscrea club at juvenile and underage levels, before eventually joining the club's senior team, however, he ended his career without a county championship medal.

Delaney made his debut on the inter-county scene when he was selected for the Tipperary minor team in 1984. He enjoyed one unsuccessful championship seasons with the minor team before subsequently joining the under-21 team with whom he won an All-Ireland medal with in 1985. Delaney made his senior debut during the 1986-87 league. The highlight of his eleven year senior career came in 1991 when he won his sole All-Ireland medal. Delaney also won five Munster medals and one National League medal.

After being chosen on the Munster inter-provincial team for the first time in 1987, Ryan was an automatic choice on the starting fifteen for a number of years. During that time he won one Railway Cup medal.

He is a keen Manchester United supporter and has travelled to Old Trafford on many occasions.

Paul also considers himself a golfer and plays at his local club in Roscrea.

Honours

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Tipperary
Munster

References

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  1. ^ "The cream of the Premier". Kilkenny People. 30 August 1991. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  2. ^ King, Séamus (19 July 1991). "Paul Delaney comes into his own". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 28 March 2018.