David McInerney

David McInerney
Personal information
Irish name Daithí Mac an Oirchinnigh
Sport Hurling
Position Full Back
Born (1992-12-07) 7 December 1992 (age 31)
Ennis, Ireland
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Occupation Teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
2010-
Tulla
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2013-
Clare 8 (0-1)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 2
NHL 0
All Stars 1
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 25 August 2013.

David McInerney (born 7 December 1992) is an Irish hurler who plays as a full-back for the Clare senior team. At club level McInerney plays with Tulla. He helped Tulla win the Senior B title in 2010 with victory over Inagh-Kilnamona.[1][2] McInerney made his Senior Championship debut on 2 June 2013 against Waterford, starting at full-back in a 2-20 to 1-15 victory. McInerney scored his first point for the Clare seniors in the victory over Laois in the 2013 All Ireland qualifiers.

Career

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McInerney is the son of the former Clare hurler Jim McInerney who was part of the winning Clare panel in 1995.[3]

In October 2013, McInerney was named the Bord Gais U-21 hurling Player of the Year for 2013.[4]

On 21 July 2024, he started in the half-back line as Clare won the All-Ireland for the first time in 11 years after an extra-time win against Cork by 3-29 to 1-34, claiming their fifth All-Ireland title.[5][6][7]

Honours

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Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "McInerney's goals inspire Clare to extra-time victory over Wexford". The Score. 13 July 2013. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Magnificent Clare one win away from All-Ireland glory". Clare Champion. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  3. ^ "3 debutants in Clare hurling side for Munster clash with Waterford". The Score. 30 May 2013. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Clare star McInerney secures top U-21 gong". Irish Independent. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  5. ^ Ryan, Eoin (21 July 2024). "Clare find extra gear to edge Cork in historic hurling final epic". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  6. ^ "All-Ireland SHC Final: Clare win epic encounter". GAA.ie. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Clare 3-29 Cork 1-34". Munster GAA. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.