David Collins (hurler)

David Collins
David Collins of Galway (left) holds off Tipperary's Eoin Kelly (right) in the 2014 National Hurling League
Personal information
Irish name Daithí Ó Coileáin
Sport Hurling
Position Right half back
Born (1984-03-17) 17 March 1984 (age 40)
Galway, Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Nickname Davy
Club(s)
Years Club
Liam Mellows
Club titles
Galway titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2004–2016
Galway 46 (0-04)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 1
All-Irelands 0
NHL 2
All Stars 1
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 15:52, 22 August 2012.
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David Collins (born 17 March 1984) is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a right corner-back for the Galway senior team. He joined the team in 2004 and has been a regular member until 2016.[1][2]

An All-Ireland medalist in the under-21 grade, Collins has been a stalwart on the Galway team for almost a decade. He has won one Leinster winners' medal, two National Hurling League winners' medals and one Vodafone Young Hurler of the Year award. He ended up as an All-Ireland runner-up on three occasions.

At club level Collins plays with the Liam Mellows club in Galway. Won a senior league with Liam Mellows in 2016 as a centre back.

  1. ^ "Galway boss Hayes names strong side for Down date". Breaking News website. 23 June 2004. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Player profile: David Collins". Galway Hurling Supporters Club website. 30 July 2012. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2012.