Micheál Houlihan (born 1997) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with Kilmallock, while he is also a member of the Limerick senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a forward.

Micheál Houlihan
Personal information
Irish name Mícheál Ó hUallacháin
Sport Hurling
Position Left wing-forward
Born 1997
Kilmallock,
County Limerick, Ireland
Occupation Insurance agent
Club(s)
Years Club
2015-present
Kilmallock
Club titles
Limerick titles 1
Colleges(s)
Years College
2015-2019
University of Limerick
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2022-present
Limerick 0 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 2
NHL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 16:25, 12 February 2022.

Career

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Houlihan first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with the Kilmallock club. He had already joined the club's senior team when he captained the under-21 side to a county title in 2018.[1] Houlihan was the championship's top scorer when Kilmallock beat Patrickswell to win the Limerick SHC title in 2021.[2]

After being overlooked at minor level, Houlihan first played for the Limerick at under-21 level in 2018.[3] He was drafted onto the senior team in 2022 and was part of the extended panel when Limerick won that year's All-Ireland title.[4] Houlihan made his debut during the 2023 National League.[5]

Career statistics

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As of 24 February 2024.
Team Year National League Munster All-Ireland Total
Division Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score
Limerick 2022 Division 1A 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
2023 4 0-18 0 0-00 0 0-00 4 0-18
2024 3 0-08 0 0-00 0 0-00 3 0-08
Career total 7 0-28 0 0-00 0 0-00 7 0-28

Honours

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Kilmallock
Limerick

References

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  1. ^ "Kilmallock impress to win Limerick U-21 hurling title over Doon". Limerick Leader. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  2. ^ Moynihan, Michael (24 October 2021). "Limerick SHC: Micheal Houlihan hits 0-11 as Kilmallock secure deserved title win". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  3. ^ "4 seniors start for Tipperary and 3 for Limerick in Munster U21 showdown". The 42. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Limerick's 60-strong group of players and management for All-Ireland hurling final day". Limerick Live. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Debutant Micheál Houlihan's frees ensure Clare can't overcome Limerick hoodoo". Irish Independent. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.