Paul Roche (hurler) explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
Paul Roche
Irish:Pól Róistigh
Fullname:Paul Roche
County:Wexford
Province:Leinster
Club:Oulart–The Ballagh
Counties:Wexford
Icposition:Right Corner Back
Icyears:2005-2013
Nhl:1 (Div 2)
Birth Date:1 February 1982
Birth Place:Oulart, County Wexford

Paul Roche (born 1 February 1982 in Oulart, County Wexford) is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his club Oulart–The Ballagh and was a member of the Wexford senior inter-county team[1] from 2005 to 2013. Roche was known as one of the best full-backs for Wexford.

Playing career

Club

Roche plays his club hurling with the best-known Oulart–The Ballagh club in Wexford and has overall been a success. He joined in early 2003 while still playing the Under-21 squad and still is currently playing with no awards.

Inter-county

Roche first made his senior debut against Kilkenny in the 2005 Leinster final. That year it wasn't the greatest success for Wexford as they were narrowly defeated by Kilkenny.It was Roche's first ever appearance in a Leinster before getting trounced by Clare in the All Ireland Quarter Final.

Notes and References

  1. News: Model ring the changes . 21 December 2010. Hogan Stand. 1 July 2010.