Roy Mannion (born 1968) is an Irish former hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Offaly senior team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Ruadh Ó Mainnín | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Right wing-back | ||
| Born | 1968 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | ||
| Nickname | White Death | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| St Rynagh's | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Offaly titles | 4 | ||
| Leinster titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1988-1997 | Offaly | 9 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 2 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 1 | ||
| All Stars | 5 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 13:19, 30 June 2014. | |||
Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Mannion first played competitive hurling in his youth. He first came to prominence on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1988-89 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career Mannion won two Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.[1][2]
At club level Mannion is a one-time Leinster medallist with St Rynagh's. In addition to this he also won four championship medals.[citation needed]
His retirement came during the 1997 championship.[citation needed]
In retirement from playing, Mannion became involved in team management and coaching. He served as a selector with the Offaly minor team for two seasons.[citation needed]
Honours
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edit- St Rynagh's
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1993
- Offaly Senior Club Hurling Championship (4): 1987, 1990, 1992 1993
- Offaly
References
edit- ^ "Offaly GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ "Leinster Senior Hurling Finalists" (PDF). Leinster GAA website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
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