Frank Whelehan
Frank Whelehan is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-back for the Offaly senior team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Prionsias Ó Faoileacháin | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Full-back | ||
| Born | Banagher, County Offaly, Ireland | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| St. Rynagh's | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 2 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1971–1972 | Offaly | 1 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:16, 30 June 2014. | |||
Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Whelehan first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut with Offaly during the 1971–72 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his brief career he enjoyed little success.
At club level Whelehan is a two-time Leinster medallist with St. Rynagh's. He also won numerous championship medals with the club.[2]
His retirement came following the conclusion of the 192 championship.
Whelehan's brother, Pad Joe, and his nephews, Barry, Brian and Simon, all enjoyed lengthy careers with Offaly.
Honours
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References
- "Hurler look-up: Frank Whelehan". Uibh Fháilí website. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- "Club history". St. Rynagh's GAA website. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
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