P. J. Molloy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

P. J. Molloy

Irish hurler

Date of Birth: 30-Apr-1952

Place of Birth: Athenry, Connacht, Ireland

Profession: hurler

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About P. J. Molloy

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  • Molloy (born 30 April 1952) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Galway senior team.Born in Athenry, County Galway, Molloy first played competitive hurling in his youth.
  • He made his first impression on the inter-county scene when he joined the Galway under-21 team.
  • He made his senior debut during the 1971–72 National Hurling League.
  • Molloy went on to play a key role for Galway for sixteen years, and won two All-Ireland medals and one National Hurling League medal.
  • He was an All-Ireland runner-up on five occasions. As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team at various times throughout his career, Molloy won five Railway Cup medals.
  • At club level he is a one-time Connacht medallist with Athenry.
  • He also won two championship medals. Molloy's career tally of 11 goals and 114 points was a record score for a Galway player which stood until it was surpassed by Eugene Cloonan. Throughout his career Molloy made 35 championship appearances.
  • His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1987 championship. In retirement from playing, Molloy became involved in team management and coaching.
  • At club level he coached Athenry to the All-Ireland title in 1997.

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