John Mulhall
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John Mulhall is an Irish
hurler
who currently plays as a corner-forward for the Kilkenny
senior team.
Mulhall made his first appearance for the team during the 2010 championship
and has become a regular impact sub over the last few seasons. During that time he has won one All-Ireland
winner's medal and two Leinster
winner's medals.
At club level, Mulhall plays with the St. Martin's
club.
minor hurling team in 2006. That year he won a Leinster
winners' medal following a crushing 4-22 to 1-5 defeat of Carlow
. Kilkenny were later defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
By 2008 Mulhall was entering his second season as a member of the Kilkenny under-21 team. He won a Leinster
winners' medal in that grade as Kilkenny trounced Offaly
by 2-21 to 2-9. Mulhall later won an All-Ireland
winners' medal following a 2-13 to 0-15 defeat of Tipperary
.
Kilkenny retained their Leinster title in 2009 following a 2-20 to 1-19 defeat of Dublin. A second All-Ireland final appearance for Mulhall soon followed, with Clare
providing the opposition. A close game developed, however, Fennelly ended up on the losing side by just a single point.
and became a regular substitute during the subsequent championship campaign. He won his first Leinster
winners' medal that year when he came on as a late sub in the 1-19 to 1-12 defeat of Galway
. Kilkenny subsequently qualified for an All-Ireland final showdown with Tipperary and the chance to make history by claiming a fifth successive championship. Mulhall was introduced as a substitute for T. J. Reid
afte rtwnety minutes, however, Kilkenny failed in their 'drive for five' as Tipp won by 4-17 to 1-18.
In 2011 Mulhall failed to break onto the Kilkenny starting fifteen once again, however, he remained a very important fringe player. He came on as a substitute in the National League final, on a day when Dublin
shocked Kilkenny and won by 0-22 to 1-7. Mulhall later secured a second Leinster winners' medal following a 4-17 to 1-15 defeat of Dublin. He later came on as a substitute in All-Ireland final against Tipperary. Kilkenny started quickly and never surrendered the lead in the 2-17 to 1-16 victory. It was Mulhall's first All-Ireland
winners' medal.
Kilkenny (under-21)
Kilkenny (minor)
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
hurler
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
who currently plays as a corner-forward for the Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
senior team.
Mulhall made his first appearance for the team during the 2010 championship
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2010
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship 2010 was the 114th staging of Ireland's premier hurling competition since its establishment in 1887. A total of thirteen teams competed in the championship, with Tipperary unseating the four-time defending champions Kilkenny by 4-17 to 1-18 in the...
and has become a regular impact sub over the last few seasons. During that time he has won one All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
winner's medal and two Leinster
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
The Leinster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland....
winner's medals.
At club level, Mulhall plays with the St. Martin's
St. Martin's GAA
St. Martin's are a Gaelic Athletic Association Club based in the Ballyfoyle/Coon/Muckalee area of County Kilkenny, Ireland.-History:The club was formed in 1982 following an amalgamation of the clubs in the parishes Muckalee/Ballyfoyle Rangers and Coon...
club.
Minor and under-21
Mulhall first tasted success on the inter-county scene as a member of the KilkennyKilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
minor hurling team in 2006. That year he won a Leinster
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship
The ESB Leinster Minor Hurling Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council...
winners' medal following a crushing 4-22 to 1-5 defeat of Carlow
Carlow GAA
The Carlow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Carlow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Carlow and the Carlow inter-county teams.-Gaelic football:...
. Kilkenny were later defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
By 2008 Mulhall was entering his second season as a member of the Kilkenny under-21 team. He won a Leinster
Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship
For the Senior equivalent see: Leinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster U-21 Hurling Championship or for sponsorship reasons the Erin Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship is an U-21 hurling tournament. The first tournament took place in 1964 when Wexford were crowned champions. Wexford...
winners' medal in that grade as Kilkenny trounced Offaly
Offaly GAA
The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly...
by 2-21 to 2-9. Mulhall later won an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
winners' medal following a 2-13 to 0-15 defeat of Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
.
Kilkenny retained their Leinster title in 2009 following a 2-20 to 1-19 defeat of Dublin. A second All-Ireland final appearance for Mulhall soon followed, with Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
providing the opposition. A close game developed, however, Fennelly ended up on the losing side by just a single point.
Senior
Mulhall made made his debut for the Kilkenny senior team during the 2010 National LeagueNational Hurling League 2010
The 2010 National Hurling League was the 78th season of the National Hurling League. 35 teams competed in the league.Galway were the champions, defeating Cork in the final....
and became a regular substitute during the subsequent championship campaign. He won his first Leinster
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
The Leinster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland....
winners' medal that year when he came on as a late sub in the 1-19 to 1-12 defeat of Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
. Kilkenny subsequently qualified for an All-Ireland final showdown with Tipperary and the chance to make history by claiming a fifth successive championship. Mulhall was introduced as a substitute for T. J. Reid
T. J. Reid
T.J. Reid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2008.-Club:...
afte rtwnety minutes, however, Kilkenny failed in their 'drive for five' as Tipp won by 4-17 to 1-18.
In 2011 Mulhall failed to break onto the Kilkenny starting fifteen once again, however, he remained a very important fringe player. He came on as a substitute in the National League final, on a day when Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
shocked Kilkenny and won by 0-22 to 1-7. Mulhall later secured a second Leinster winners' medal following a 4-17 to 1-15 defeat of Dublin. He later came on as a substitute in All-Ireland final against Tipperary. Kilkenny started quickly and never surrendered the lead in the 2-17 to 1-16 victory. It was Mulhall's first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
winners' medal.
Inter-county
Kilkenny (senior)- All-Ireland Senior Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
(1): 2011All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2011The 2011 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship was the 123rd staging of the All-Ireland championship since its establishment in 1887. The draw for the 2011 fixtures took place on 7 October 2010. The championship began on 14 May and ended on 4 September 2011... - Leinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland....
(2): 2010, 2011
Kilkenny (under-21)
- All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
(1): 2008All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship 2008The Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling All-Ireland Under-21 Championship 2008 was the 45th staging of Ireland's hurling knock-out competition for players aged between 18 and 21. Kilkenny won the championship, beating Tipperary 2-13 to 0-15 in the final at Croke Park, Dublin.-External links:*... - Leinster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipFor the Senior equivalent see: Leinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster U-21 Hurling Championship or for sponsorship reasons the Erin Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship is an U-21 hurling tournament. The first tournament took place in 1964 when Wexford were crowned champions. Wexford...
(2): 2008, 2009
Kilkenny (minor)
- Leinster Minor Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe ESB Leinster Minor Hurling Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council...
(1): 2006