Pat English

Pat English is an Irish retired hurler who played for the Carlow senior team. He is the current manager of the Carlow senior team.

Born in Ballinkillin, County Carlow, English first played competitive hurling in his youth. He played senior hurling with Carlow, and was a member of the team that won the All-Ireland title in the "B" grade in 1992. At club level English played with Ballinkillen.

His father, Jim English, was a three-time All-Ireland medallist and an All-Ireland-winning-captain with Wexford.[1]

In retirement from playing English became involved in team management and coaching. He took charge of a number of club teams before being appointed manager of the Carlow senior team on 22 September 2014, having previously taken charge of the Carlow under-21 team.[2]

Pat’s favourite niece is Claire English-Hayden.

Patrick’s hobbies include crocheting, wild flower patterns, brushing his hair and tending to gnome collection. On special occasions he has been known to judge the local “Loviest Cat in Ballinkillen” competition. Having won the competition on numerous occasions, Pat was deemed best place to judge the local cats.

Career statistics

Manager
As of match played 1 May 2016.
Team From To Walsh Cup National League Leinster All-Ireland Total
GWDLGWDLGWDLGWDLGWDLWin %
Carlow 22 September 2014 18 August 2016 52031170461050000201001050
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References
  1. "GAA mourns Jim English". Irish Independent. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  2. "Carlow appoint O'Brien and English". Hogan Stand website. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
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