Ronan Lynch
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Rónán Ó Loingsigh | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Left Half Forward | ||
| Born | Limerick, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Occupation | Student | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
2013- | Na Piarsaigh | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Limerick titles | 4 | ||
| Munster titles | 3 | ||
| All-Ireland Titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
2015- | Limerick | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
Ronan Lynch (born 1996) is an Irish hurler who plays as a left corner-forward for the Limerick senior team.[1]
Born in Limerick, Lynch first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Ardscoil Rís. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of fifteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior team during the 2015 championship.
At club level Lynch plays with Na Piarsaigh.
Playing career
[edit]College
[edit]During his schooling at Ardscoil Rís in Limerick, Lynch established himself as a key member of the senior hurling team. In 2014 he won a Harty Cup medal following a 2-13 to 0-4 trouncing of Limerick rivals Scoil na Trionóide, Doon.[2]
Minor and under-21
[edit]Lynch was just fifteen-years-old when he first played for Limerick as a member of the minor team on 2 May 2012. He scored 0-11 on his debut in a 0-16 to 1-12 Munster quarter-final defeat of Cork.[3]
In 2013 Lynch was at left wing-back as Limerick faced Waterford in the provincial decider. As Waterford looked to be heading for victory, a last-minute goal from substitute Tom Morrissey ensured a 2-19 apiece draw.[4] The replay was also a close affair, however, Cian Lynch's first-half stoppage time goal proved decisive as Limerick ended a 29-year wait for the title with a 1-20 to 4-8 victory.[5] It was Lynch's first Munster medal.
Lynch was eligible for the minor grade once again in 2014, as Waterford faced the team in the Munster final for a second year in succession. Limerick looked all set to retain their title when leading their opponents by three points in added time, however, Waterford substitute Shane Ryan struck for a dramatic late goal to send the game to a replay.[6] The replay was also a close affair, however, Limerick pulled away in the end to secure a 0-24 to 0-18 victory and a second Munster medal for Lynch.[7] On 7 September 2014 Limerick faced Kilkenny in the All-Ireland decider. A 2-5 haul from Kilkenny corner-forward John Walsh ensured a 2-17 to 0-19 defeat for Lynch's side.[8]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 10 February 2018.
| Team | Year | Munster | All-Ireland | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | ||
| Na Piarsaigh | 2015-16 | 3 | 0-03 | 2 | 0-02 | 5 | 0-05 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 0-18 | 1 | 0-14 | 3 | 0-32 | |
| Total | 5 | 0-21 | 3 | 0-16 | 8 | 0-37 | |
Honours
[edit]Player
[edit]- Ardscoil Rís
- Dr Harty Cup (1): 2014
- Limerick
- All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (2): 2015, 2017
- Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (2): 2015, 2017
- Munster Minor Hurling Championship (2): 2013, 2014
- Na Piarsaigh
- Limerick Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 2015, 2017
- Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 2015, 2017
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 2016
Individual
[edit]- Awards
- Munster Minor Hurler of the Year (1): 2013
References
[edit]- ^ "Limerick boss Ryan delighted with debutant Cian Lynch". Irish Examiner. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ "Ardscoil Rís a class apart in derby duel". Irish Examiner. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (3 May 2012). "Treaty super sub sinks Cork". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Morrissey's last-gasp goal ensures Limerick live to fight another day for minor crown". Irish Independent. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Limerick end 29-year wait for Munster title in style". Irish Examiner. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ Kinsella, Colm (13 July 2014). "Limerick minors must replay Munster final". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Limerick blitz shakes off Déise". Irish Examiner. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ O'Riordan, Ian (7 September 2014). "Kilkenny minors savour All-Ireland success against spirited Limerick". Irish Times. Retrieved 23 June 2015.