Shane O'Brien (hurler)
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| Born | 2004 (age 21–22) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Student | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Hurling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Right corner-forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shane O'Brien (born 2004) is an Irish hurler.
Early life
O'Brien was born in 2004; his parents are Adrian O’Brien, a performance coach and athletic development specialist, and Edwina (née Moloney).[1]
His grandfather is Paudie Moloney.[1]
Career
O'Brien played hurling as a student at Ardscoil Rís in Limerick. He was joint-captain of the college's senior team that won the Dr Croke Cup after a defeat of St Kieran's College in 2022.[2] O'Brien later lined out with the Mary Immaculate College freshers' team.[citation needed]
At club level, O'Brien first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with the Kilmallock, before joining the club's senior team.[3] He first appeared on the inter-county scene with Limerick during a two-year tenure with the minor team and won a Munster MHC medal in 2020.[4] O'Brien later progressed to the under-20 team and was at right corner-forward when the team was beaten by Kilkenny in the 2022 All-Ireland under-20 final.[5]
O'Brien was drafted onto the Limerick senior hurling team in 2023.[6]
Career statistics
- As of 07 March 2026.
| Team | Year | National League | Munster | All-Ireland | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | ||
| Limerick | 2023 | Division 1A | 4 | 0-02 | 0 | 0-00 | 0 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-02 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1-08 | 2 | 0-05 | 1 | 0-02 | 6 | 1-15 | ||
| 2025 | 5 | 2-07 | 5 | 2-11 | 1 | 0-00 | 11 | 4-18 | ||
| 2026 | 4 | 2-11 | 0 | 0-00 | 0 | 0-00 | 4 | 2-11 | ||
| Career total | 16 | 5-28 | 7 | 2-16 | 2 | 0-02 | 25 | 7-46 | ||
Honours
- Ardscoil Rís
- Dr Croke Cup: 2022 (jc)
- Limerick
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 2024
- Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 2023, 2024
- National Hurling League: 2023
- Munster Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2022
- Munster Minor Hurling Championship: 2020
References
- ^ a b Hardiman, Kayley (1 September 2025). "Uncloaked: Family of star Limerick hurler at heart of Traitors twist". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Keane, Paul (17 March 2022). "Kennedy delivers killer blow as Ardscoil Rís claim historic Croke Cup". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Limerick SHC: Na Piarsaigh battle past champions Kilmallock". Irish Examiner. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Limerick crowned Munster minor champions after overcoming Tipperary". The 42. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Kilkenny claim All-Ireland U-20 title after edging Limerick in thrilling final". Irish Independent. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Fogarty, John (22 March 2023). "Potential dilemma on the horizon for Limerick's young stars". Irish Examienr. Retrieved 22 May 2023.