Frank Whelehan

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Frank Whelehan
Personal information
Irish name Prionsias Ó Faoileacháin
Sport Hurling
Position Full-back
Born Banagher, County Offaly, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
St Rynagh's
Club titles
Leinster titles 2
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1971–1972
Offaly 1 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:16, 30 June 2014.

Frank Whelehan is an Irish former hurler who played as a full-back for the Offaly senior team.[1]

Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Whelehan first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut with Offaly during the 1971–72 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his brief career he experienced little success.

At club level Whelehan is a two-time Leinster medallist with St Rynagh's. He also won numerous championship medals with the club.[2]

His retirement came following the conclusion of the 192 championship.[citation needed]

Whelehan's brother, Pad Joe, and his nephews, Barry, Brian and Simon, all enjoyed lengthy careers with Offaly.[citation needed]

Honours[edit]

Team[edit]

St Rynagh's

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hurler look-up: Frank Whelehan". Uibh Fháilí website. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Club history". St. Rynagh's GAA website. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2014.