Stephen Byrne (hurler)
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Stephen Byrne (born 1977) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Offaly senior hurling team.
Personal information | |||
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Irish name | Stiofán Ó Broin | ||
Sport | Hurling | ||
Position | Goalkeeper | ||
Born |
1977 (age 46–47) Kilcormac, County Offaly, Ireland | ||
Club(s) | |||
Years | Club | ||
Kilcormac–Killoughey | |||
Club titles | |||
Offaly titles | 0 | ||
Inter-county(ies) | |||
Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1998-2003 | Offaly | 22 (0-00) | |
Inter-county titles | |||
Leinster titles | 0 | ||
All-Irelands | 1 | ||
NHL | 0 | ||
All Stars | 1 |
Byrne made his first appearance for the team during the 1998 National League and became a regular member of the starting fifteen until he left the panel after the 2003 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and one All-Star award. Byrne was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level Byrne played with the Kilcormac–Killoughey club.
In retirement from playing Byrne became involved in team management and coaching. After spending two seasons as manager of the Offaly under-21 team he became a selector under Ollie Baker with the Offaly senior team.