T. J. Reid
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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.
team and has enjoyed much success. He enjoyed some success at underage levels before winning a senior county title in 2006 when he was just out of the minor grade. Reid later added a Leinster
club title to his collection when Ballyhale won the provincial title at the end of the year. The club later qualified for the All-Ireland final with Loughrea providing the opposition. Reid gave a masterful display of hurling in that game and finished with 2-2. He also collected a coveted All-Ireland
club medal. In 2008 Ballyhale continued their winning ways with Reid collecting a second consecutive county title. His side were later defeated in the Leinster club semi-final by Birr
.
In 2008 Ballyhale were the masters of Kilkenny club hurling once again. Reid was a key member of the team again and helped the club to qualify for a fourth consecutive club final. City rivals James Stephens provided the opposition on that occasion, however, a close game saw victory go to Reid's side. It was a third county title in-a-row for 'the Shamrocks'. Ballyhale were subsequently defeated by reigning All-Ireland champions Portumna
in the All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2009 Ballyhale Shamrocks continued their dominance of the club hurling scene in Kilkenny. A 1-14 to 1-11 defeat of James Stephens in the county championship decider gave Reid a fourth successive county winners' medal. Reid's side struggled in some of their provincial championship games, however, they still qualified for the Leinster final. A 1-16 to 1-8 victory gave Shamrocks a third provincial title in four years. A subsequent defeat of Newtownshandrum
allowed Reid's side to advance to an All-Ireland final showdown with Portumna on St. Patrick's Day
minor team in the mid-2000s. He enjoye dlittle success in this grade before later joining the county under-21 team in 2006. That year he collected his first Leinster
title in that grade following a victory over Dublin
. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw 'the Cats' take on Tipperray
. That game ended in a draw, however, a replay the following week at Semple Stadium
gave victory to Kilkenny and gave Reid a coveted All-Ireland
medal. Two years later in 2008 Reid added a second Leinster under-21 medal to his collection after a demolition of Offaly
in the provincial final. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Kilkenny take on Tipperary. After an exciting game victory went to Kilkenny by 2-13 to 0-15 with Reid collecting a second All-Ireland under-21 medal.
. It was their first meeting in the championship decider since 1963. A classic game of hurling was expected by many, however, Kilkenny started stronger. Two goals by Eddie Brennan
after twenty minutes effectively killed the game, however, ‘the Cats’ ploughed on. Reid came on as a substitute in the second-half and chipped in with four points to help his team to an enormous 3-30 to 1-13 victory. It was Kilkenny's third All-Ireland title in-a-row and Reid had the honour of collecting his first senior All-Ireland
medal on the field of play.
With the three-in-a-row taken care of, Kilkenny set out to break Cork's seemingly unbeatable record of four championship titles in succession. Tipperary were seen as the main challengers to Kilkenny's dominance and both sides lined out against each other in the final of the National League. Tipperary stormed into a decisive lead as they took the game by the scruff of the; however, 'the Cats' clawed their way back into the game. At the end of normal time both sides were level. A period of extra-time followed, however, in spite of battling to the very end Tipp were beaten and Kilkenny won by 2-26 to 4-17. It was Reid's first National Hurling League
winners' medal. The subsequent championship campaign saw 'the Cats' line out against Dublin
in the Leinster final. While many expected 'the Dubs' to be lambs to the slaughter in that game, Kilkenny found it difficult to cope. It took two goals from Martin Comerford
to secure a 2-18 to 0-18 victory. Reid came on as a substitute to claim his first provincial medal on the field of play. After a six-week lay-off and a thrilling semi-final with Waterford, Kilkenny qualified for a fourth successive final and the chance to make history. In a repeat of the league final, Tipperary were the opponents. For much of the match it looked as if Tipp would pull off a shock and deny 'the Cats' a record-equaling four-in-a-row. Two quick goals in the space of a minute, one from a penalty by Henry Shefflin, sealed a 2-22 to 0-23 victory. It was the fourth time in-a-row that the famed Liam McCarthy Cup
was presented to a Kilkenny team. It was also Reid's second All-Ireland medal.
In 2010 Reid, although regarded as a fringe player for the previous two seasons, was appointed captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team.
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...
sportsperson. He plays 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 Ballyhale Shamrocks
Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA
Ballyhale Shamrocks is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Ballyhale in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1972 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling...
and has been a member of 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 inter-county team since 2008.
Club
Reid plays his club hurling with his local Ballyhale ShamrocksBallyhale Shamrocks GAA
Ballyhale Shamrocks is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Ballyhale in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1972 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling...
team and has enjoyed much success. He enjoyed some success at underage levels before winning a senior county title in 2006 when he was just out of the minor grade. Reid later added a Leinster
Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
club title to his collection when Ballyhale won the provincial title at the end of the year. The club later qualified for the All-Ireland final with Loughrea providing the opposition. Reid gave a masterful display of hurling in that game and finished with 2-2. He also collected a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
club medal. In 2008 Ballyhale continued their winning ways with Reid collecting a second consecutive county title. His side were later defeated in the Leinster club semi-final by Birr
Birr GAA
Birr GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling and are one of the most successful club hurling teams in the country.-Honours:...
.
In 2008 Ballyhale were the masters of Kilkenny club hurling once again. Reid was a key member of the team again and helped the club to qualify for a fourth consecutive club final. City rivals James Stephens provided the opposition on that occasion, however, a close game saw victory go to Reid's side. It was a third county title in-a-row for 'the Shamrocks'. Ballyhale were subsequently defeated by reigning All-Ireland champions Portumna
Portumna GAA
Portumna GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Portumna in County Galway. The club is almost exclusively focused on hurling.-History:...
in the All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2009 Ballyhale Shamrocks continued their dominance of the club hurling scene in Kilkenny. A 1-14 to 1-11 defeat of James Stephens in the county championship decider gave Reid a fourth successive county winners' medal. Reid's side struggled in some of their provincial championship games, however, they still qualified for the Leinster final. A 1-16 to 1-8 victory gave Shamrocks a third provincial title in four years. A subsequent defeat of Newtownshandrum
Newtownshandrum GAA
Newtownshandrum GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the small village of Newtownshandrum in County Cork, Ireland. The club, situated in half a parish of about 800 people, was founded in 1896 and is almost exclusively concerned with the game of hurling.In senior hurling...
allowed Reid's side to advance to an All-Ireland final showdown with Portumna on St. Patrick's Day
Minor & under-21
Reid first came to prominence 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 team in the mid-2000s. He enjoye dlittle success in this grade before later joining the county under-21 team in 2006. That year he collected his first 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...
title in that grade following a victory over 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...
. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw 'the Cats' take on Tipperray
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...
. That game ended in a draw, however, a replay the following week at Semple Stadium
Semple Stadium
Semple Stadium, located in Thurles, North Tipperary, Ireland, is the home of hurling for Tipperary GAA and for the province of Munster. It is the second largest stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500....
gave victory to Kilkenny and gave Reid a coveted 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...
medal. Two years later in 2008 Reid added a second Leinster under-21 medal to his collection after a demolition of 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...
in the provincial final. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Kilkenny take on Tipperary. After an exciting game victory went to Kilkenny by 2-13 to 0-15 with Reid collecting a second All-Ireland under-21 medal.
Senior
Reid joined the Kilkenny panel in 2007, however, he didn't make his championship debut until the 2008 Leinster semi-final against Offaly. He missed out on an appearance in the subsequent Leinster final victory over Wexford, however, he did play in 'the Cats' defeat of arch-rivals Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Kilkenny take on WaterfordWaterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
. It was their first meeting in the championship decider since 1963. A classic game of hurling was expected by many, however, Kilkenny started stronger. Two goals by Eddie Brennan
Eddie Brennan
Eddie Brennan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Graigue-Ballycallan and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2000.-Biography:...
after twenty minutes effectively killed the game, however, ‘the Cats’ ploughed on. Reid came on as a substitute in the second-half and chipped in with four points to help his team to an enormous 3-30 to 1-13 victory. It was Kilkenny's third All-Ireland title in-a-row and Reid had the honour of collecting 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 on the field of play.
With the three-in-a-row taken care of, Kilkenny set out to break Cork's seemingly unbeatable record of four championship titles in succession. Tipperary were seen as the main challengers to Kilkenny's dominance and both sides lined out against each other in the final of the National League. Tipperary stormed into a decisive lead as they took the game by the scruff of the; however, 'the Cats' clawed their way back into the game. At the end of normal time both sides were level. A period of extra-time followed, however, in spite of battling to the very end Tipp were beaten and Kilkenny won by 2-26 to 4-17. It was Reid's first 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...
winners' medal. The subsequent championship campaign saw 'the Cats' line out against 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...
in the Leinster final. While many expected 'the Dubs' to be lambs to the slaughter in that game, Kilkenny found it difficult to cope. It took two goals from Martin Comerford
Martin Comerford
Martin Comerford is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club O'Loughlin Gaels and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 2002 until 2010.-References:-Teams:...
to secure a 2-18 to 0-18 victory. Reid came on as a substitute to claim his first provincial medal on the field of play. After a six-week lay-off and a thrilling semi-final with Waterford, Kilkenny qualified for a fourth successive final and the chance to make history. In a repeat of the league final, Tipperary were the opponents. For much of the match it looked as if Tipp would pull off a shock and deny 'the Cats' a record-equaling four-in-a-row. Two quick goals in the space of a minute, one from a penalty by Henry Shefflin, sealed a 2-22 to 0-23 victory. It was the fourth time in-a-row that the famed Liam McCarthy Cup
Liam McCarthy Cup
The MacCarthy Perpetual Challenge Cup is a trophy awarded annually by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the hurling team that wins the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.-The trophy:...
was presented to a Kilkenny team. It was also Reid's second All-Ireland medal.
In 2010 Reid, although regarded as a fringe player for the previous two seasons, was appointed captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team.
Championship appearances
| List of Appearances | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | W/L | Competition |
| 1 | 15 June 2008 | O'Moore Park O'Moore Park O'Moore Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland. It is the home of the Laois Gaelic football and hurling teams. The ground has a capacity of about 27,000. Its pitch is one of ireland's best under weather. It is the venue for a lot of club and county... , Portlaoise |
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... |
0-1 | 2-24 : 0-12 | W | Leinster Semi-Final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2008 The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship 2008 was the 122nd since its establishment in 1887. The first matches of the season were played on 25 May 2008, and the championship ended on 7 September 2008... |
| 2 | 10 August 2008 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Cork | 0-1 | 1-23 : 0-17 | W | All-Ireland Semi-Final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2008 The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship 2008 was the 122nd since its establishment in 1887. The first matches of the season were played on 25 May 2008, and the championship ended on 7 September 2008... |
| 3 | 7 September 2008 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Waterford Waterford GAA The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county... |
0-4 | 3-30 : 1-13 | W | All-Ireland Final 2008 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final -Waterford:Waterford started off the year with a Munster Championship first round clash with Clare at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on 1 June 2008. Waterford, missing a number of first team regulars such as Ken McGrath, Eoin Kelly and Eoin Murphy succumed to a youthful Clare team on a scoreline of... |
| 4 | 21 June 2009 | O'Connor Park O'Connor Park O'Connor Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. It is one of the principal grounds of the Offaly GAA Gaelic football and hurling teams. The ground was opened in 1934. and currently has a capacity of 20,000.... , Tullamore Tullamore Tullamore is a town in County Offaly, in the midlands of Ireland. It is Offaly's county town and the centre of the district.Tullamore is an important commercial and industrial centre in the region. Major international employers in the town include 'Tyco Healthcare' and 'Boston Scientific'. In... |
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,... |
0-1 | 2-20 : 3-13 | W | Leinster Semi-Final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009 -Munster Senior Hurling Championship:---------------------Qualifiers:-------------------------Relegation play-offs:----... |
| 5 | 5 July 2009 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
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... |
0-0 | 2-18 : 0-18 | W | Leinster Final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009 -Munster Senior Hurling Championship:---------------------Qualifiers:-------------------------Relegation play-offs:----... |
| 6 | 9 August 2009 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Waterford Waterford GAA The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county... |
0-0 | 2-23 : 3-15 | W | All-Ireland Semi-Final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009 -Munster Senior Hurling Championship:---------------------Qualifiers:-------------------------Relegation play-offs:----... |
| 7 | 07/09/2009 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
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... |
0-1 | 2-22 : 0-23 | W | All-Ireland Final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009 -Munster Senior Hurling Championship:---------------------Qualifiers:-------------------------Relegation play-offs:----... |
Kilkenny
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
:- Winner (2): 2007, 2010
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
:- Winner (3): 2006, 2008, 2009
Kilkenny
- 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....
:- Winner (3): 2007 (sub), 2008, 2009
- Runner up (1): 2010
- 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....
:- Winner (3): 2007 (sub), 2008 (sub), 2009
- National Hurling LeagueNational Hurling LeagueThe 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...
:- Winner (1): 2009
- Walsh CupWalsh Cup (hurling)The Walsh Cup is an annual hurling competition organised by the Leinster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1954 for the top inter-county and third-level hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The cup was named after Tom Walsh , Chairman of the Leinster Council...
:- Winner (1): 2009