The minors this year have joint vice captains. First up we preview Seamus Hurley a club colleague of Diarmaid’s from the Newcastlewest GAA Club. Seamus follows in the footsteps of his older brothers Eoin and Brian in representing Limerick at Minor football level. The youngest of the three played midfield in last year’s premier minor football final for Newcastlewest were he formed a solid partnership with his cousin William Hurley.
Name:
Seamus Hurley
Club:
Newcastlewest
Date of Birth:
20/07/1998
Occupation:
Student
Schools/College Attended:
Desmond College
Position:
Defender
Weight:
80Kg
Height:
6’
Achievements with club to date:
U14 feile,
U14 county championship,
Minor premier football championship
When and where did you first start playing football?
out the back of my house as a young fella with my brothers
Biggest influence on your football career:
My father
What sporting event would you most like to attend?
World Cup final
To date what is your favourite moment in sport?
winning minor premier football championship
Favourite Venue:
NCW
Favourite G.A.A. player:
Conor Mcmanus
What do you think is the most important skill in football?
Tackling
What sportsperson would you most like to meet?
Jim McGuinness
What is the hardest part of your sporting life?
Staying injury-free
Toughest player to mark in training?
Josh Ryan
Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel?
Darragh Ranahan
If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy?
New legs !!
Favourite holiday destination:
Majorca
Favourite Food:
Dessert
Favourite Drink:
Tea
Favourite Music:
Anything at all
Favourite Film:
Lawless
In ten years time I hope to be:
27
One thing you may not know about me:
I can play the Ukulele!
– Interview with Seamus Hurley.