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Paul Doyle (hurler)

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Paul Doyle
Personal information
Irish name Pól Ó Duill
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-back
Born 1993
St Mullin's,
County Carlow, Ireland
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Nickname P Dizzle
Occupation Teacher (Presentation De La Salle Bagenalstown)
Club(s)
Years Club
St Mullin's
Club titles
Carlow titles 5
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2014-present
Carlow
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Paul Doyle (born 1993) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with St. Mullin's, while at inter-county level he lines out with the Carlow senior hurling team. He is a secondary school teacher in Presentation De La Salle Bagenalstown. He teaches PE and Mathematics. He captained Carlow to Joe McDonagh Cup glory in May 2023.

Career

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Doyle first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with the St. Mullin's club. He eventfully progressed to the senior team and has since won five Carlow SHC medals.[1][2][3]

Doyle first appeared on the inter-county scene at minor level with Carlow in 2011. He later lined out with the under-21 side before making his senior team in 2014. Doyle enjoyed his first success when Carlow beat Antrim to win the Christy Ring Cup title in 2017.[4] He collected a National League Division 2A medal in 2018, before ending the season by becoming the inaugural Joe McDonagh Cup champions.[5][6] Doyle was team captain when Carlow won a second McDonagh Cup title in 2023.

Honours

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St Mullin's
Carlow

References

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  1. ^ "Carlow SHC final: 24th title for St. Mullin's". Hogan Stand. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Kavanagh inspires Saints". Irish Independent. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. ^ "St Mullin's return to Carlow SHC summit". Hogan Stand. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Carlow too strong for Antrim as Christy Ring Cup final produces nine-goal thriller". Irish Independent. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  5. ^ "The good news continues for Carlow as their hurlers are crowned Division 2A champions". The 42. 24 March 208. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Carlow claim first ever Joe McDonagh Cup to secure place in Leinster championship". Irish Examiner. 1 July 208. Retrieved 27 May 2023.