Andrew Smith (born 8 July 1983) is an Irish hurler who plays as a midfielder at senior level for the Galway county team.[1]

Andy Smith
Andy Smith in action for Portumna in 2013
Personal information
Irish name Aindriú Mac Gabhann
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born (1983-07-08) 8 July 1983 (age 40)
Ballinasloe, Ireland
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Occupation Sales representative
Club(s)
Years Club
2001–
Portumna
Club titles
Galway titles 6
Leinster titles 3
All-Ireland Titles 4
Inter-county(ies)**
Years County Apps (scores)
2005–2016
Galway 40 (1–28)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 1
NHL 1
**Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 23 August 2012.

Smith made his first appearance for the team during the 2005 championship and became a regular member of the starting fifteen over subsequent seasons. Since then he has won one Leinster winners' medal and one National Hurling League winners' medal.[citation needed]

Smith was left out of the Galway hurling panel which was named for winter training in October 2016.[2]

At club level Smith is a four-time All-Ireland medalist with Portumna. In addition to this he has also won three Connacht medals and six county club championship medals.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Player profiles: Andy Smith". Galway Hurling Supporters Club website. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  2. ^ "5 players cut from Galway hurling squad including former captains and All-Star winners". The 42. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2017.