Who is the most famous hurler?
Eddie Keher, a six-time All-Ireland medallist and the man who Shefflin surpassed as the top scorer of all-time, stated: “Henry Shefflin is the greatest hurler of all time.
Who is Waterford captain?
Conor Prunty will captain the Waterford hurlers for the 2021 league and championship while All-Star midfielder Jamie Barron will act as vice-captain. The Abbeyside full-back skippered the team in last year’s championship after Pauric Mahony suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Who is on the Waterford hurling team?
Current squad
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaun O’Brien | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Ian Kenny | Right Corner Back |
| 3 | Conor Prunty (c) | Full Back |
| 4 | Shane McNulty | Left Corner Back |
How many hurling All Irelands have Waterford?
Kilkenny, Cork and Tipperary are considered “the big three” of hurling. Between them, these teams have won 90 out of 125 (approx 72%) championships completed during its history….List of finals.
| Runner-up | Waterford |
|---|---|
| Score | 0-19 |
| Venue | Croke Park, Dublin |
| Winning captain | Declan Hannon |
| Losing captain | Conor Prunty |
When did Waterford win all-Ireland last?
1948
The All-Ireland senior hurling final saw Waterford lining out in only their third ever championship decider. They last played in the All-Ireland final two years earlier in 1957 when they were defeated by Kilkenny. Waterford last won the title in 1948 when they defeated Dublin.
Is Joe Canning the best ever?
Galway star Joe Canning is one of the best hurlers of all time. The 32 year-old has incredible physical strength and phenomenal skill levels. Galway and Kilkenny played out some fantastic battles over the years, meeting in the 2012 and 2015 All-Ireland finals along with numerous provincial deciders.
Who won the Waterford match?
Full-time: Tipperary 2-27 Waterford 4-28 Waterford win by seven points in the end, but it looked as if Tipperary were going to complete the comeback in the dying seconds before the Deise pulled clear again. An epic match, but it is Waterford who go through to the All-Ireland semi-finals.
What height is Conor Prunty?
1.83 m
Conor Prunty/Height
When did Waterford last won the All-Ireland hurling?
Overview. The All-Ireland senior hurling final saw Waterford lining out in only their third ever championship decider. They last played in the All-Ireland final two years earlier in 1957 when they were defeated by Kilkenny. Waterford last won the title in 1948 when they defeated Dublin.
When was the last time Waterford were in the All-Ireland?
1992
Seán Power’s charges can become the first Waterford minor team to win an All-Ireland title in the grade since 1948, which would be all the more remarkable given they have already been beaten twice in the competition this year. The last time they appeared in a final was 21 years ago (1992), when they also faced Galway.
How many times did Waterford win the All-Ireland?
Overview. The All-Ireland senior hurling final saw Waterford lining out in only their third ever championship decider. They last played in the All-Ireland final two years earlier in 1957 when they were defeated by Kilkenny. Waterford last won the title in 1948 when they defeated Dublin.
Which is the most successful hurling club in Waterford?
Clubs contest the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship. That competition’s most successful club is Mount Sion, with 35 titles. Other competitions include: 1981–82 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship: Mount Sion would win the county’s first Munster club title, defeating South Liberties of Limerick in the final.
When did Waterford last reach the Munster final?
The early 1950s saw Waterford come up against Tipperary and Cork teams at the peak of their powers, and Waterford would not reach another Munster final until 1957. By this time, Waterford had the nucleus of a team that would contest hurling’s major prizes with Tipperary and Kilkenny for the next six years.
How many times has Henry Shefflin won Hurler of the year?
The significance of the last 25 years is because that is when the official All-Stars Player of the Year awards commenced after the Texaco scheme was the only show in town for so long. In total there have been 23 winners since it was launched – Henry Shefflin winning it three times, a record in itself.
When did Waterford win their second All Ireland?
Waterford did not repeat those mistakes in the replay, securing the county’s second All-Ireland title, 3-12 (21) to 1-10 (13). The 1963 League final against Tipperary had Waterford win an eventful match by 2-15 (21) to 4–7 – the ‘Home’ final as the winners were due to meet New York for the title proper.