Michael Gleeson (hurler)
Michael Gleeson (born 1955 in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland) is an Irish hurling selector and former player. He is currently a selector with the Tipperary senior hurling team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Mícheál Ó Gliasáin | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Right corner-back | ||
| Born |
1955 Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
1974-1983 | Thurles Sarsfields | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Tipperary titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1975-1977 | Tipperary | 1 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
Gleeson enjoyed a decade-long playing career at club level with Thurles Sarsfields and at inter-county level with Tipperary. He was a corner-back on the latter team in the 1970s, however, he enjoyed little success as Tipp were in the middle of a sharp decline in fortunes. His inter-county career ended without collecting any silverware.
In retirement from inter-county and club activity, Gleeson became involved in team management. His coaching career began with the Durlas Óg club in Thurles before later serving as manager during a revival in the fortunes of Thurles Sarsfields at underage and adult levels. In November 2010 Gleeson was appointed as a selector on the Tipperary senior inter-county team under the management of Declan Ryan.[1]
References
- "Ryan confirmed as new Tipp senior manager". The Nenagh Guardian. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-10-15.