Roy Mannion

Irish hurler
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroIrish hurler
PlacesIreland
isAthlete Hurler
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth1968, Birr, County Offaly, Leinster, Ireland
Age57 years
The details

Biography

Roy Mannion (born 1968) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Offaly senior team.

Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Mannion first played competitive hurling in his youth. He first came to prominence on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1988-89 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career Mannion won two Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.

At club level Mannion is a one-time Leinster medallist with St. Rynagh's. In addition to this he also won four championship medals.

His retirement came during the 1997 championship.

In retirement from playing, Mannion became involved in team management and coaching. He served as a selector with the Offaly minor team for two seasons.

Honours

Team

St. Rynagh's
  • Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1993
  • Offaly Senior Club Hurling Championship (4): 1987, 1990, 1992 1993
Offaly
  • Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1989, 1990
  • National Hurling League (1): 1990-91
  • Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1989
  • All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (2): 1987, 1986
  • Leinster Minor Hurling Championship (2): 1986
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