Stephen McNamara (born 1973) is an Irish former hurler and manager who played as a right corner-forward for the Clare senior team.[1]

Stephen McNamara
Personal information
Irish name Stiofán Mac Conmara
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-forward
Born 1973
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
Occupation AIB Bank
Club(s)
Years Club
1990-2000s
Éire Óg, Ennis
Club titles
  Football Hurling
Clare titles 3 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1995-1999
Clare 8 (4-4)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 3
All-Irelands 2
NHL 0
All Stars 0

McNamara made his first appearance for the team during the 1995 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1999 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and three Munster medals.[2]

At club level McNamara played with Éire Óg.[citation needed]

In retirement from playing McNamara has become involved in coaching, most notably with Faughs and Ballinteer St. John's in Dublin.[3]

McNamara is the third generation of his family to enjoy All-Ireland success. His grandfather Jackie Power won two All-Ireland medals with Limerick in 1936 and 1940, while his uncle, Ger Power, won eight All-Ireland football medals with Kerry between 1975 and 1986.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Where are they now? Stepehen McNamara". Irish Independent. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Clare GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  3. ^ "McNamara on a Faughs mission". Evening Herald. 23 March 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2012.