Quick Facts
Biography
Liam Watson (born 1983) is a hurler who currently plays as a star for Loughgiel Shamrocks GAC.
Watson made his first appearance for Antrim during the 2002 championship and immediately became a regular member of the starting fifteen. Since then he has won eleven Ulster medals, one National League (Division 2) medal and one Christy Ring Cup medal as a non-playing substitute.
At club level Watson is an All-Ireland medalist with Loughgiel Shamrocks. He has also won four Ulster medals and fourcounty club championship medals. In March 2012 he scored 3-7 when he won the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship with Loughgiel Shamrocks after a 4-13 to 0-17 defeat of Coolderry in the final.
In February 2014, Watson confirmed through Twitter that he had been approached by Dublin to play for them as he has continued to be omitted from the Antrim senior setup.
Honours
- Ulster Senior Hurling Championship (11) 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- National Hurling League Division 2 (1) 2003
- Christy Ring Cup (1) 2006
- Walsh Cup (1) 2008
- Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship (2) 2001 2002
- Ulster Minor Hurling Championship (2)
- Antrim Senior Hurling Championship (4) 2010 2011 2012 2013
- Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship (4) 2010 2011 2012 2013
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1) 2012