Pat Moylan (hurler)
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Pat Moylan is a former Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Blackrock
and with the Cork senior inter-county team from 1973 until 1981.
with the famous Blackrock
club in Cork and had much success. The success began in 1971 when he won his first senior county title
. This win was later converted into a set of Munster
and All-Ireland
club medals. Two years later in 1973 Moylan repeated this feat by capturing his second set of county, provincial and All-Ireland club medals. The club success continued in 1975 when Moylan won a third county title. Once again the Cork club dominated and a third Munster club title was soon added to his collection. Unfortunately, Blackrock were later defeated by James Stephens
in the All-Ireland club final. A fourth county championship title was won by Moylan in 1978. This was quickly followed by a fourth Munster club medal and a record third All-Ireland club medal. The following year Moylan finished off a great decade by winning a fifth county medal and a fifth Munster club medal.
minor final. Moylan subsequently graduated on to the county's under-21 side where he enjoyed much more success. He was a key part of the Cork team that won three consecutive Munster and All-Ireland
under-21 titles in 1968, 1969 and 1970. In doing so Cork became the first team to win three-in-a-row at under-21 level.
Moylan first tasted senior success in 1976 when he won his first senior Munster
title. This was later converted into a senior All-Ireland
medal following a great victory over Wexford
. The game itself has come to be referred to as 'Pat Moylan's All-Ireland final' due to the influence he had on the game. Cork were eight points down after six minutes, however, they won the game thanks to Moylan scoring ten points. For this he was presented with an All-Star
award. In 1977 Moylan missed Cork's Munster final victory over Clare
, however, he came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland final against Wexford to capture a second All-Ireland medal. In 1978 he was back as a full member of the team as he won a second provincial medal. Moylan later won a third consecutive All-Ireland medal following a win over Kilkenny
, as Cork completed the famous three-in-a-row. The following year Moylan won his third Munster medal as a player, however, Galway
beat Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final. Following this, Cork's championship fortunes took a downturn, however, Moylan did win back-to-back National Hurling League
medals in 1980 and 1981. He retired from inter-county hurling after these wins.
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sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
and with the Cork senior inter-county team from 1973 until 1981.
Club
Moylan played his club hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with the famous Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
club in Cork and had much success. The success began in 1971 when he won his first senior county title
Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The Evening Echo Cork County Senior Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in the county of Cork in Ireland....
. This win was later converted into a set of Munster
Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for the top hurling clubs in the province of Munster in Ireland...
and All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
club medals. Two years later in 1973 Moylan repeated this feat by capturing his second set of county, provincial and All-Ireland club medals. The club success continued in 1975 when Moylan won a third county title. Once again the Cork club dominated and a third Munster club title was soon added to his collection. Unfortunately, Blackrock were later defeated by James Stephens
James Stephens (GAA Club)
James Stephens is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1887 and has enjoyed equal success in both hurling and Gaelic football.-History:...
in the All-Ireland club final. A fourth county championship title was won by Moylan in 1978. This was quickly followed by a fourth Munster club medal and a record third All-Ireland club medal. The following year Moylan finished off a great decade by winning a fifth county medal and a fifth Munster club medal.
Inter-county
Moylan first came to prominence as a hurler in the mid-1960s as a member of the Cork minor hurling team. He won a Munster minor medal in 1966 before adding a second to his collection in 1967. He later captained his native-county to victory in the All-IrelandAll-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
minor final. Moylan subsequently graduated on to the county's under-21 side where he enjoyed much more success. He was a key part of the Cork team that won three consecutive Munster and All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
under-21 titles in 1968, 1969 and 1970. In doing so Cork became the first team to win three-in-a-row at under-21 level.
Moylan first tasted senior success in 1976 when he won his first senior Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title. This was later converted into a senior All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal following a great victory over Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
. The game itself has come to be referred to as 'Pat Moylan's All-Ireland final' due to the influence he had on the game. Cork were eight points down after six minutes, however, they won the game thanks to Moylan scoring ten points. For this he was presented with an All-Star
GAA All Stars Awards
The All Stars Awards, currently sponsored by Vodafone, are given annually since 1971 by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the best player in each of the fifteen positions in Gaelic football and Hurling in Ireland. Additionally, one player in each code is selected as the player of the year...
award. In 1977 Moylan missed Cork's Munster final victory over Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
, however, he came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland final against Wexford to capture a second All-Ireland medal. In 1978 he was back as a full member of the team as he won a second provincial medal. Moylan later won a third consecutive All-Ireland medal following a win over Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
, as Cork completed the famous three-in-a-row. The following year Moylan won his third Munster medal as a player, however, Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
beat Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final. Following this, Cork's championship fortunes took a downturn, however, Moylan did win back-to-back National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medals in 1980 and 1981. He retired from inter-county hurling after these wins.