David Collins (hurler)
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.
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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 |
17 March 1984 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. | |||
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.
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