Michael Bond (hurler)
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Irish name | Mícheál de Bond | ||
Sport | Hurling | ||
Position | Centre-forward | ||
Born |
1948 Ardrahan, County Galway, Ireland | ||
Occupation | Retired secondary school principal | ||
Club(s) | |||
Years | Club | ||
Ardrahan | |||
Club titles | |||
Galway titles | 3 | ||
Connacht titles | 3 | ||
Inter-county(ies)* | |||
Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1968–1975 | Galway | 3 | |
Inter-county titles | |||
All-Irelands | 0 | ||
NHL | 0 | ||
All Stars | 0 | ||
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:25, 28 February 2015. |
Michael Bond (born 1948) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Galway senior team.[1]
Born in Ardrahan, County Galway, Bond first arrived at the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Galway minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 1968 championship. Bond was a regular member of the panel, but ended his playing days without silverware.
At club level, Bond was a three-time
Throughout his career, Bond made 3 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling in 1975.
In retirement from playing, Bond became involved in team management and coaching. After training the Galway minor, under-21 and junior teams, he managed Offaly to All-Ireland success in 1998.
Playing career
Club
In 1974 Bond won his first championship medal following a 2-10 to 1-10 defeat of Castlegar. He later won his first Connacht medal following a 9-12 to 1-6 trouncing of Tooreen.
Ardrahan retained their title in 1975, with Bond collecting a second championship medal following a 4-5 to 1-11 defeat of
After a period of decline, Ardrahan bounced back in 1978. A 2-18 to 2-14 defeat of Ballindereen after a replay and extra time gave Bond a third championship medal. He later won a third Connacht medal following a narrow 2-9 to 1-7 defeat of Tooreen.
Inter-county
Bond first played for Galway as a member of the minor team in 1965.[2] After two unsuccessful years he progressed onto the under-21 team, however, he enjoyed little success in this grade as well.
In 1968 Bond joined the Galway senior team. He spent seven years on and off the team, however, Galway enjoyed little success during this period. Bond left the panel in 1975.
Managerial career
Early years
From his early years, Bond had been involved in coaching and training teams at club colleges and inter-county levels. In 1983, he was trainer of the Galway under-21 team that defeated
After declining an invitation to train the Galway senior team at the end of 1983, Bond took charge of the junior side in 1984.
In 1988, he took over as trainer of the Galway minor team.[citation needed]
Offaly manager
Bond was appointed manager of the Offaly senior team in July 1998 following the resignation of
Following Offaly's exit from the 1999 championship at the All-Ireland semi-final stage, Bond stepped down as manager.[5]
After a year out of inter-county management, Bond returned as Offaly manager in November 2000.[6] His second term as manager was less successful, with Offaly falling to Kilkenny in the 2001Leinster semi-final.[7] Following the conclusion of the championship Bond stepped down from the position.[8]
Honours
Player
- Ardrahan
- Connacht Senior Club Hurling Championship (3): 1974, 1975, 1978
- Galway Senior Club Hurling Championship(3): 1974, 1975, 1978
Manager
- Galway
- All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1983
- Offaly
References
- ^ Hogan, Vincent (7 September 1998). "Bond's green, white and Goldfinger". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ "Galway minor hurlers, 1965". Galway Advertiser. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ "Scannal: Long Hot Summer". RTÉ Television. 17 March 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ Moran, Seán (14 September 1998). "Offaly tune in, step up and prove an unstoppable force". Irish Times. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
- ^ "Bond resigns as Offaly manager". RTÉ Sport. 25 September 1999. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
- ^ "Managerial changes in Cork and Offaly". RTÉ Sport. 8 November 2000. Retrieved 11 September 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Kilkenny humiliate Offaly to progress". RTÉ Sport. 10 June 2001. Retrieved 11 September 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Bond resigns Offaly hurling post". RTÉ Sport. 5 September 2001. Retrieved 11 September 2009.