Ger Healion (born 1983) is an Irish former hurler. At club level he played with Kilcormac–Killoughey and at inter-county level with the Offaly senior hurling team.

Career

Healion first played for the Kilcormac–Killoughey senior team in 2001. He was of a successful era for the club and won five Offaly SHC medals between 2012 and 2023.[2] Healion also won a Leinster Club SHC medal and was an All-Ireland Club SHC runners-up as team captain in 2013.[3][4]

At inter-county level, Healion first played for Offaly as a member of the minor team in 2001.[5] He made his senior team debut in a National Hurling League game against Galway in February 2008.[6] Healion made a number of league and championship appearances over the following few years, with his last appearance coming against Antrim in 2014.[7]

Personal life

Healion's twin brother, Peter Healion, has also played for Kilcormac-Killoughey and the Offaly senior team.[8]

Honours

Kilcormac–Killoughey

References

  1. ^ "Legendary Kilcormac-Killoughey warhorse all set for one last stand". Offaly Live. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  2. ^ Egan, Kevin (15 October 2023). "Dominant Kilcormac-Killoughey blitz Shinrone to land Offaly SHC title". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Kilcormac/Killoughey make history with first Leinster title". Irish Examiner. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  4. ^ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (18 March 2013). "Might and fight seal historic day for St Thomas'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Dublin minors earn favourites' tag". Irish Independent. 22 April 2001. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Last-gasp Farragher free earns draw for wasteful Tribesmen". Irish Independent. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Offaly's great escape breaks Antrim hearts". Irish Examiner. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Four-fold twin threat means everyone will see double". Irish Independent. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
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