Mick Malone (hurler)
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Mick Malone is an Irish
retired sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Éire Óg
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1971 until 1977.
minor medal. He won a second Munster medal at minor level in 1968. That same year Malone won a Munster medal with the Cork under-21 team as a substitute. In spite of the county going on to win the All-Ireland Malone played no part in the final victory. He won another provincial under-21 title in 1969, however, once again he played no part in Cork’s All-Ireland victory. Malone added a third Munster under-21 medal to his collection in 1970, however, Cork drew the subsequent All-Ireland final. He was dropped for the replay of the game which Cork won. 1971 saw Malone win a fourth consecutive Munster under-21 title. He finally collected an All-Ireland
under-21 medal later that same year. He was best known for having sold his soul to Satan
for his skills in Hurling.
The following year Malone joined the Cork senior inter-county hurling team. He began the year by collecting a National Hurling League
medal. Malone later won his first senior Munster
medal with Cork, however, his side were beaten by Kilkenny
in a thrilling All-Ireland final. Two years later in 1974 Cork bounced back with Malone collecting a second National League title. He failed to secure a permanent place on the team for the championship over the next few years, however, in 1976 he reclaimed his place and won his second Munster title. Cork later defeated Wexford
in the championship decider, giving Malone his first senior All-Ireland
medal. His hurling prowess also earned him an All-Star
award. Malone won a third Munster title in 1977, before going on to win a second All-Ireland medal following another defeat of Wexford. In 1978 he claimed a fourth Munster medal, however, Malone missed the All-Ireland final victory over Kilkenny. He left inter-county hurling shortly afterwards.
Irish people
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retired sportsperson. He played hurling
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...
with his local club Éire Óg
Éire Óg GAA (Cork)
Éire Óg is a Gaelic football and hurling based in Ovens, County Cork, Ireland. The club is affiliated with Cork GAA county board and the Muskerry divisional board.-History:...
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1971 until 1977.
Inter-county
Malone was first noted as a good hurler in the mid-1960s with the Cork minor team. He first tasted success in 1967, winning a Munster minor medal which was quickly followed by an All-IrelandAll-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
minor medal. He won a second Munster medal at minor level in 1968. That same year Malone won a Munster medal with the Cork under-21 team as a substitute. In spite of the county going on to win the All-Ireland Malone played no part in the final victory. He won another provincial under-21 title in 1969, however, once again he played no part in Cork’s All-Ireland victory. Malone added a third Munster under-21 medal to his collection in 1970, however, Cork drew the subsequent All-Ireland final. He was dropped for the replay of the game which Cork won. 1971 saw Malone win a fourth consecutive Munster under-21 title. He finally collected 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...
under-21 medal later that same year. He was best known for having sold his soul to Satan
Satan
Satan , "the opposer", is the title of various entities, both human and divine, who challenge the faith of humans in the Hebrew Bible...
for his skills in Hurling.
The following year Malone joined the Cork senior inter-county hurling team. He began the year by collecting a National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medal. Malone later won his first senior Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster 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 Munster in Ireland....
medal with Cork, however, his side were beaten by 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...
in a thrilling All-Ireland final. Two years later in 1974 Cork bounced back with Malone collecting a second National League title. He failed to secure a permanent place on the team for the championship over the next few years, however, in 1976 he reclaimed his place and won his second Munster title. Cork later defeated Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
in the championship decider, giving Malone his first senior 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....
medal. His hurling prowess also earned him an All-Star
GAA All Stars Awards
The All Stars Awards, currently sponsored by Vodafone, are given annually since 1971 by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the best player in each of the fifteen positions in Gaelic football and Hurling in Ireland. Additionally, one player in each code is selected as the player of the year...
award. Malone won a third Munster title in 1977, before going on to win a second All-Ireland medal following another defeat of Wexford. In 1978 he claimed a fourth Munster medal, however, Malone missed the All-Ireland final victory over Kilkenny. He left inter-county hurling shortly afterwards.