Paul Doyle (hurler) explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
Paul Doyle
Irish:Pól Ó Duill
Height:6ft 4in
Nickname:P Dizzle
Occupation:Teacher (Presentation De La Salle Bagenalstown)
County:Carlow
Province:Leinster
Club:St Mullin's
Clposition:Full Back
Clcounty:5
Counties:Carlow
Icposition:Right corner-back
Icyears:2014-present
Icprovince:0
Icallireland:0
Nhl:0
Allstars:0
Birth Date:1993
Birth Place:St Mullin's,
County Carlow, Ireland

Paul Doyle (born 1993) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with St. Mullin's, while at inter-county level he lines out with the Carlow senior hurling team. He is a secondary school teacher in Presentation De La Salle Bagenalstown. He teaches PE and Mathematics. He captained Carlow to Joe McDonagh Cup glory in May 2023.

Career

Doyle first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with the St. Mullin's club. He eventfully progressed to the senior team and has since won five Carlow SHC medals.[1] [2] [3]

Doyle first appeared on the inter-county scene at minor level with Carlow in 2011. He later lined out with the under-21 side before making his senior team in 2014. Doyle enjoyed his first success when Carlow beat Antrim to win the Christy Ring Cup title in 2017.[4] He collected a National League Division 2A medal in 2018, before ending the season by becoming the inaugural Joe McDonagh Cup champions.[5] [6] Doyle was team captain when Carlow won a second McDonagh Cup title in 2023.

Honours

St Mullin's

2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022

Carlow

2018, 2023 (c)

2017

2018

Notes and References

  1. News: Carlow SHC final: 24th title for St. Mullin's . 22 October 2014 . Hogan Stand . 20 October 2014.
  2. News: Kavanagh inspires Saints . 20 October 2015 . Irish Independent . 19 October 2015.
  3. News: St Mullin's return to Carlow SHC summit . 8 August 2022 . Hogan Stand . 7 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Carlow too strong for Antrim as Christy Ring Cup final produces nine-goal thriller. 10 June 2017. Irish Independent. 11 June 2017.
  5. Web site: The good news continues for Carlow as their hurlers are crowned Division 2A champions. 24 March 208. The 42. 27 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Carlow claim first ever Joe McDonagh Cup to secure place in Leinster championship. 1 July 208. Irish Examiner. 27 May 2023.