Rod Guiney
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "For". Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Use Irish English Template:Infobox GAA player Roderick P. Guiney (born 19 March 1970) is an Irish former hurler. At club level, he played with St Mary's Rosslare and Rathnure and at inter-county level was a member of the Wexford senior hurling team.
Career
Guiney first played hurling to a high standard as a student at St Peter's College in Wexford. He lined out in all grades during his time there, including the Leinster Colleges SAHC.[1]
At club level, Guiney first played for the St Mary's Rosslare club before transferring to Rathnure in 1995.[2] He went on to win four Wexford SHC titles between 1996 and 2003, as well as a Leinster Club SHC medal in 1998.[3] Guiney was also part of the Rathnure team beaten by St Joseph's Doora-Barefield in the 1999 All-Ireland club final.[4] He ended his club career playing with Rathnure's junior team.[5]
Guiney first appeared on the inter-county scene with Wexford as a member of the under-21 team.[6] He made his senior team debut in a National Hurling League game against Clare in October 1991.[7] Guiney won a Leinster SHC medal in 1996, before playing at right wing-back when Wexford beat Limerick in the 1996 All-Ireland final.[8]
After being appointed team captain in 1997, Guiney won a second consecutive Leinster SHC medal. A cruciate ligament injury, the second of his career, resulted in him missing most of the 1998 season.[9] Guiney retired from inter-county hurling in 2001.
Personal life
Guiney's twin brother, Dave Guiney, was also a member of Wexford's All-Ireland-winning team in 1996. His father, Jack Guiney, played rugby union for Ireland.[10] His nephew, also called Jack Guiney, played hurling for Wexford.[11]
Honours
- Rathnure
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship: 1998
- Wexford Senior Hurling Championship: 1996, 1998, 2002, 2003
- Wexford
References
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