Noel Sands (born 1968) is an Irish former hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Down senior team.

Noel Sands
Personal information
Irish name Nollaig de Sand
Sport Hurling
Position Left wing-forward
Born 1968
Portaferry, County Down,
Northern Ireland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Club(s)
Years Club
Portaferry
Club titles
Down titles 8
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1985-2003
Down 23 (11-59)
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 3
All-Irelands 0
NHL 2 (Div 3)
All Stars 0

After making his first appearance for the team during the 1985-86 National League, Sands later became a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement prior to the 2003 National League. During that time he won three Ulster medals and was a three-time All-Star nominee.[1]

At club level Sands is an eight-time county club championship medalist. Sands son Eoghan was part of the Down Minor Hurling team that won the Ulster Minor Hurling Championship and League in 2012.

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Former Down hurling All Star nominee to sit out NHL campaign". Down GAA website. 16 January 2003. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Down Senior Hurling Captain
1992
Succeeded by