Mark Coleman (hurler)

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Mark Coleman
Personal information
Irish name Marc Ó Colmáin
Sport Hurling
Position Left wing-back
Born (1997-12-23) 23 December 1997 (age 26)
Blarney, County Cork, Ireland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Occupation Student
Club(s)
Years Club
2015-present
2016
2017-present
 Blarney
→ Muskerry
→ University College Cork
Colleges(s)
Years College
2017-present
 University College Cork
College titles
Fitzgibbon titles 2
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2016-present
 Cork 23 (0-16)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 1
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:52, 31 July 2021.

Mark Coleman (born 23 December 1997) is an Irish

Cork senior hurling team
.

Playing career

Scoil Mhuire gan Smál

Coleman first came to prominence as a hurler with Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál in Blarney. Having played hurling in every grade during his time at the school, he usually lined out at midfield on the senior team. On 16 March 2016, he scored nine points as Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál defeated Roscommon CBS by 0-17 to 2-09 to take the All-Ireland title in the third tier Cusack Cup.[1]

University College Cork

After lining out for the University College Cork freshers' team in his first year at university, Coleman was added to the senior team in advance of the 2020 Fitzgibbon Cup. On 23 February 2019, he won a Fitzgibbon Cup medal after lining out at midfield in UCC's 2-21 to 0-13 defeat of Mary Immaculate College in the final.[2]

Coleman played in a second successive Fitzgibbon Cup final on 12 February 2020. Lining out at right wing-back, he ended the game with a second successive winners' medal after the 0-18 to 2-11 defeat of the Institute of Technology, Carlow.[3]

Blarney

Coleman joined the Blarney club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels. On 24 May 2015, he made his

man of the match when Blarney secured the Premier Intermnediate Championship title after defeating Castlelyons by 1-20 to 0-15 in the final.[5] He was also the championship's top scorer
with 1-50.

Cork

Minor and under-21

Coleman first played for Cork at minor level in 2015, however, his sole season in the grade ended without success with a defeat by

All-Ireland final defeat by Tipperary in what was his last game in the grade.[9] Coleman was later nominated for Player of the Year.[10]

Senior

Coleman made his senior debut for Cork on 9 July 2016, replacing

All-Star award.[16]

On 1 July 2018, Coleman won a second successive Munster medal following a 2-24 to 3-19 defeat of Clare in the final.

Young Hurler of the Year.[18]

Career statistics

University

As of match played 23 February 2019.
Team Year Fitzgibbon Cup
Apps Score
University College Cork 2018 1 0-02
2019 6 0-08
Career total 7 0-10

Club

As of 28 October 2023
Team Year Cork PIHC
Apps Score
Blarney 2014 1 0-00
2015 2 0-10
2016 3 1-14
2017 2 1-10
2018 3 0-06
2019 3 1-22
2020 6 1-50
Total 20 4-112
Year Cork SAHC
Apps Score
2021 4 1-38
2022 3 0-28
2023 5 1-12
Total 12 2-88
Career total 32 6-190

Division

As of match played 30 September 2018.
Team Year Cork PSHC
Apps Score
Muskerry 2016 2 0-05
Total 2 0-05
University College Cork 2017 3 0-05
2018 4 1-08
2019 2 0-03
2020 4 0-05
Total 13 1-21
Career total 15 1-26

Inter-county

As of 26 March 2022.
Team Year National League Munster All-Ireland Total
Division Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score
Cork 2016 Division 1A 0 0-00 0 0-00 1 0-00 1 0-00
2017 6 0-05 3 0-03 1 0-00 10 0-08
2018 3 0-00 5 0-06 1 0-02 9 0-08
2019 3 0-02 4 0-02 2 0-01 9 0-05
2020 4 0-03 1 0-02 2 0-00 7 0-05
2021 4 0-03 1 0-00 4 0-02 9 0-05
2022 5 0-13 0 0-00 0 0-00 5 0-13
Career total 25 0-26 14 0-13 11 0-05 50 0-44

Honours

Team

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál
  • All-Ireland Post-Primary Schools Senior C Hurling Championship (1): 2016
University College Cork
Blarney
Cork

Individual

Awards

References

  1. ^ Dundon, Noel (17 March 2016). "Coleman proves the ace as 14-man Blarney stand firm". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Fitzgibbon Cup final: UCC in a different class". Hogan Stand. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  3. ^ Farrell, Sinéad (12 February 2020). "14-man UCC come from 6 points down to win Fitzgibbon Cup final against IT Carlow". The 42. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  4. ^ O'Callaghan, Therese (25 May 2015). "Blarney's goals too much for Kilworth". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  5. ^ O'Callaghan, Therese (3 October 2020). "Mark Coleman masterclass sees Blarney promoted to senior ranks". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  6. ^ O'Callaghan, Therese (2 July 2015). "Limerick minors deliver late knockout to Cork". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  7. ^ "All-Ireland holders Limerick overrun Cork U21s". Irish Examiner. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  8. ^ Cormican, Eoghan (5 July 2018). "Cork outclass Tipperary on home soil to end 11-year Munster U21 hurling crown wait". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  9. ^ "Injury time drama as late Tipperary goal secures All-Ireland U21 victory over Cork". Irish Independent. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  10. ^ "Cork, Tipperary and Galway lead the way as U21 Team of the Year nominees released". Hogan Stand. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  11. ^ "Agony for Cork as Wexford withstand late comeback". Irish Examiner. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  12. ^ "Kieran Kingston hands league debuts to five U21s in new-look Cork side". The 42. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  13. ^ Moran, Seán (22 May 2017). "Cork's youthful cast knocks Tipperary off the stage in dazzling show". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  14. ^ "Cork hurlers collect GAA/GPA hurlers of the month awards". Irish Examiner. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  15. ^ "Cork victorious over Clare in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  16. ^ "Cork pair get hurling All Stars". The Corkman. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  17. ^ Clerkin, Malachy (1 July 2018). "Cork quietly collect another Munster title as Clare crumble". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  18. ^ "All Star hurling nominees: 15 Limerick players in contention". Hogan Stand. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.

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