Eoin Brislane
Eoin Brislane (born 1981) is an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Tipperary and Meath senior teams.
Personal information | |||
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Irish name | Eoin Ó Breasláin | ||
Sport | Hurling | ||
Position | Midfield | ||
Born |
Toomevara, County Tipperary, Ireland | 16 January 1981||
Nickname | Saus | ||
Occupation | Sales Manager | ||
Club(s) | |||
Years | Club | ||
Toomevara | |||
Club titles | |||
Tipperary titles | 7 | ||
Munster titles | 2 | ||
Inter-county(ies)* | |||
Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
2003-2006 2007-2008 |
Tipperary Meath | 3 (0-00) | |
Inter-county titles | |||
Munster titles | 0 | ||
All-Irelands | 0 | ||
NHL | 0 | ||
All Stars | 0 | ||
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 14:47, 3 April 2015. |
Born in Toomevara, County Tipperary, Brislane first played competitive hurling during his schooling at St. Joseph's College in Borrisoleigh. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2003 league. Brislane went on to play a bit part for the team before joining the Meath senior team in 2007.[1]
At club level Brislane is a two-time Munster medalist with Toomevara. In addition to this he has also won seven championship medals.
Throughout his career Brislane made 3 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 2008 Christy Ring Cup.
In retirement from playing Brislane became involved in team management and coaching. In 2009 he took over as manager of the Tipperary intermediate and senior camogie teams.[2]
Honours
Team
- Toomevara
- Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 2004, 2006
- Tipperary Senior Club Hurling Championship (7): 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Tipperary
References
- "Brislane bolsters hurling revival". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- "Brislane to manage Premier camogie team". RTÉ Sport. 23 December 2009. Retrieved 3 April 2015.