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'''Evan Shefflin''' (born 12 September 1999) is an Irish [[hurling|hurler]] who plays for [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|Kilkenny Senior Championship]] club [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]] and at inter-county level with the [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny under-21 hurling team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/u-20-hurling/evan-shefflin-all-set-to-halt-model-train-in-leinster-u20-decider-38320155.html|title=Evan Shefflin all set to halt Model train in Leinster U-20 decider|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=17 July 2019|first=Cathal|last=Dennehy}}</ref> He usually lines out as a midfielder. He is a nephew of [[Henry Shefflin]].
'''Evan Shefflin''' (born 12 September 1999) is a ginger Irish [[hurling|hurler]] who plays for [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|Kilkenny Senior Championship]] club [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]] and at inter-county level with the [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny under-21 hurling team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/u-20-hurling/evan-shefflin-all-set-to-halt-model-train-in-leinster-u20-decider-38320155.html|title=Evan Shefflin all set to halt Model train in Leinster U-20 decider|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=17 July 2019|first=Cathal|last=Dennehy}}</ref> He usually lines out as a midfielder. He is a nephew of [[Henry Shefflin]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
===St. Kieran's College===
===St. Kieran's College===


Shefflin first came to prominence as a hurler with [[St. Kieran's College]] in [[Kilkenny]]. He played in every grade of hurling before eventually joining the college's senior hurling team. On 26 February 2017, he won a [[Leinster Colleges Senior Hurling Championship|Leinster Colleges Championship]] medal after scoring a point from right wing-forward in a 1-14 to 0-13 defeat of [[CBS Kilkenny|Kilkenny CBS]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/st-kierans-cbs-kilkenny-report-3260320-Feb2017/|title=St Kieran's land third straight Leinster schools senior hurling title with win over local rivals|publisher=The 42|date=26 February 2017|accessdate=14 February 2019|first=Trevor|last=Spillane}}</ref> On 25 March 2017, Shefflin was switched to left corner-forward for the [[Dr. Croke Cup|All-Ireland final]] against [[Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore|Our Lady's Secondary School]] from [[Templemore]]. He was held scoreless from play and ended the game on the losing side after a 3-13 to 3-11 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/croke-cup-report-our-ladys-templemore-3306822-Mar2017/|title=Our Lady's Templemore come from behind to win first All-Ireland since 1978|publisher=The 42|date=25 March 2017|accessdate=14 February 2019|first=Conor|last=Kane}}</ref>
In school, Shefflin played hurling with [[St. Kieran's College]] in [[Kilkenny]], ultimately joining the college's senior hurling team. On 26 February 2017, he won a [[Leinster Colleges Senior Hurling Championship|Leinster Colleges Championship]] medal after scoring a point from right wing-forward in a 1-14 to 0-13 defeat of [[CBS Kilkenny|Kilkenny CBS]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/st-kierans-cbs-kilkenny-report-3260320-Feb2017/|title=St Kieran's land third straight Leinster schools senior hurling title with win over local rivals|publisher=The 42|date=26 February 2017|accessdate=14 February 2019|first=Trevor|last=Spillane}}</ref> On 25 March 2017, Shefflin was switched to left corner-forward for the [[Dr. Croke Cup|All-Ireland final]] against [[Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore|Our Lady's Secondary School]] from [[Templemore]]. He was held scoreless from play and ended the game on the losing side after a 3-13 to 3-11 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/croke-cup-report-our-ladys-templemore-3306822-Mar2017/|title=Our Lady's Templemore come from behind to win first All-Ireland since 1978|publisher=The 42|date=25 March 2017|accessdate=14 February 2019|first=Conor|last=Kane}}</ref>


===DCU Dóchas Éireann===
===DCU Dóchas Éireann===


As a student at [[Dublin City University]], Shefflin immediately became involved in hurling as a member of the university's freshers' team. He has since lined out in several [[Fitzgibbon Cup]] campaigns.
As a student at [[Dublin City University]], Shefflin became involved in hurling as a member of the university's freshers' team.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} He has since lined out in several [[Fitzgibbon Cup]] campaigns.


===Ballyhale Shamrocks===
===Ballyhale Shamrocks===


Shefflin joined the [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]] club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels. He enjoyed much championship success in the minor and under-21 grades before eventually joining the club's top adult team in the [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|Kilkenny Senior Championship]].
Shefflin joined the [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]] club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels. He had championship success in the minor and under-21 grades,{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} before eventually joining the club's top adult team in the [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|Kilkenny Senior Championship]].


On 28 October 2018, Shefflin lined out in his first [[2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship#Final|senior final]] when Ballyhale Shamrocks faced [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]. Playing at right wing-back, he ended the game with his first [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|winners' medal]] after the 2-20 to 2-17 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflin-launches-managerial-career-as-ballyhale-win-kilkenny-championship-37467662.html|title=Henry Shefflin launches managerial career as Ballyhale win Kilkenny championship|date=28 October 2018|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=11 May 2019|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref> Shefflin again lined out at right wing-back when Ballyhale qualified to play [[Ballyboden St. Enda's]] in the [[2018-19 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|Leinster final]] on 2 December 2018. He scored a point from play and claimed his first [[Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|Leinster Club Championship]] medal after a 2-21 to 0-11 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflins-ballyhale-sweep-aside-ballyboden-to-claim-ninth-leinster-club-title-37586669.html|title=Henry Shefflin's Ballyhale sweep aside Ballyboden to claim ninth Leinster club title|date=2 December 2018|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=11 May 2019|first=Vincent|last=Hogan}}</ref> On 17 March 2019, Shefflin was again at right wing-back when Ballyhale qualified for an [[2019 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final|All-Ireland final]] meeting with [[St. Thomas's GAA|St. Thomas's]]. He scored a point from play and claimed an [[All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|All-Ireland Club Championship]] medal following the 2-28 to 2-11 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/colin-fennelly-inspires-ballyhale-to-all-ireland-glory-as-henry-shefflin-reaches-another-milestone-37923211.html|title=Colin Fennelly inspires Ballyhale to All Ireland glory as Henry Shefflin reaches another milestone|date=17 March 2019|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=11 May 2019|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref>
On 28 October 2018, Shefflin lined out in his first [[2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship#Final|senior final]] when Ballyhale Shamrocks faced [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]. Playing at right wing-back, he ended the game with his first [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|winners' medal]] after the 2-20 to 2-17 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflin-launches-managerial-career-as-ballyhale-win-kilkenny-championship-37467662.html|title=Henry Shefflin launches managerial career as Ballyhale win Kilkenny championship|date=28 October 2018|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=11 May 2019|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref> Shefflin again lined out at right wing-back when Ballyhale qualified to play [[Ballyboden St. Enda's]] in the [[2018-19 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|Leinster final]] on 2 December 2018. He scored a point from play and claimed his first [[Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|Leinster Club Championship]] medal after a 2-21 to 0-11 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflins-ballyhale-sweep-aside-ballyboden-to-claim-ninth-leinster-club-title-37586669.html|title=Henry Shefflin's Ballyhale sweep aside Ballyboden to claim ninth Leinster club title|date=2 December 2018|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=11 May 2019|first=Vincent|last=Hogan}}</ref> On 17 March 2019, Shefflin was again at right wing-back when Ballyhale qualified for an [[2019 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final|All-Ireland final]] meeting with [[St. Thomas's GAA|St. Thomas's]]. He scored a point from play and claimed an [[All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|All-Ireland Club Championship]] medal following the 2-28 to 2-11 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/colin-fennelly-inspires-ballyhale-to-all-ireland-glory-as-henry-shefflin-reaches-another-milestone-37923211.html|title=Colin Fennelly inspires Ballyhale to All Ireland glory as Henry Shefflin reaches another milestone|date=17 March 2019|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=11 May 2019|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref>
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====Minor and under-20====
====Minor and under-20====


Shefflin first lined out for [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] as a member of the minor team during the [[2017 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship#Leinster Minor Hurling Championship|2017 Leinster Championship]]. On 2 July 2017, he was an unused substitute when Kilkenny defeated [[Dublin GAA|Dublin]] by 3-15 to 1-17 to win the [[Leinster Minor Hurling Championship|Leinster Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-dublin-minor-report-3474803-Jul2017/|title=Adrian Mullen, cousin of the Fennelly brothers, hits 1-9 as Cats exact revenge on Dublin|publisher=The 42|date=2 July 2017|accessdate=16 February 2019|first=Kevin|last=O'Brien}}</ref>
Shefflin first lined out for [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] as a member of the minor team during the [[2017 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship#Leinster Minor Hurling Championship|2017 Leinster Championship]]. On 2 July 2017, he was an unused substitute when Kilkenny defeated [[Dublin GAA|Dublin]] by 3-15 to 1-17 to win the [[Leinster Minor Hurling Championship|Leinster Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-dublin-minor-report-3474803-Jul2017/|title=Adrian Mullen, cousin of the Fennelly brothers, hits 1-9 as Cats exact revenge on Dublin|publisher=The 42|date=2 July 2017|accessdate=16 February 2019|first=Kevin|last=O'Brien}}</ref>


Shefflin was drafted onto the Kilkenny under-20 team in advance of the [[2019 All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship#Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championshio|2019 Leinster Championship]] and was appointed captain of the team. He made his first appearance for the team on 24 June 2019 when he scored three points from midfield in the 5-21 to 0-10 defeat of [[Laois GAA|Laois]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-v-laois-u20-report-4696276-Jun2019/|title=All-Ireland club winner stars as Kilkenny U20s progress to Leinster semi-final with 26-point win|date=24 June 2019|publisher=The 42|accessdate=4 July 2019|first=Alan|last=Hartnett}}</ref> On 17 July 2019, Shefflin won a [[Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship|Leinster Championship]] medal after scoring 1-02 from midfield when Kilkenny defeated [[Wexford GAA|Wexford]] by 1-17 to 0-18 in the [[2019 All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship#Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship|Leinster final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-wexford-u20-hurling-4729171-Jul2019/|title=Shefflin goal the difference as DJ Carey's Kilkenny land first provincial title in two years|date=17 July 2019|publisher=The 42|accessdate=23 July 2019|first=Ronan|last=Fagan}}</ref>
Shefflin was drafted onto the Kilkenny under-20 team in advance of the [[2019 All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship#Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championshio|2019 Leinster Championship]] and was appointed captain of the team. He made his first appearance for the team on 24 June 2019 when he scored three points from midfield in the 5-21 to 0-10 defeat of [[Laois GAA|Laois]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-v-laois-u20-report-4696276-Jun2019/|title=All-Ireland club winner stars as Kilkenny U20s progress to Leinster semi-final with 26-point win|date=24 June 2019|publisher=The 42|accessdate=4 July 2019|first=Alan|last=Hartnett}}</ref> On 17 July 2019, Shefflin won a [[Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship|Leinster Championship]] medal after scoring 1-02 from midfield when Kilkenny defeated [[Wexford GAA|Wexford]] by 1-17 to 0-18 in the [[2019 All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship#Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship|Leinster final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-wexford-u20-hurling-4729171-Jul2019/|title=Shefflin goal the difference as DJ Carey's Kilkenny land first provincial title in two years|date=17 July 2019|publisher=The 42|accessdate=23 July 2019|first=Ronan|last=Fagan}}</ref>
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====Senior====
====Senior====


Shefflin was drafted onto the Kilkenny senior team in advance of the [[2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2019 Leinster Championship]]. On 30 June 2019, he was a member of the extended panel when Kilkenny suffered a 1-23 to 0-23 defeat by Wexford in the [[2019 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Final|Leinster final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/wexford-kilkenny-leinster-shc-final-report-4703931-Jun2019/|title=Wexford land first Leinster title in 15 years with thrilling victory over Kilkenny|publisher=The 42|date=30 June 2019|accessdate=1 July 2019|first=Kevin|last=O'Brien}}</ref> On 18 August 2019, Shefflin was again a member of the extended panel when Kilkenny lost out to [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]] by 3-25 to 0-20 in the [[2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final|All-Ireland final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/tipperary-kilkenny-hurling-4-4771440-Aug2019/|title=Tipperary power to All-Ireland glory to claim 14-point win over Kilkenny|publisher=The 42|date=18 August 2019|accessdate=26 September 2019|first=Fintan|last=O'Toole}}</ref>
Shefflin was drafted onto the Kilkenny senior team in advance of the [[2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2019 Leinster Championship]]. On 30 June 2019, he was a member of the extended panel when Kilkenny suffered a 1-23 to 0-23 defeat by Wexford in the [[2019 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Final|Leinster final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/wexford-kilkenny-leinster-shc-final-report-4703931-Jun2019/|title=Wexford land first Leinster title in 15 years with thrilling victory over Kilkenny|publisher=The 42|date=30 June 2019|accessdate=1 July 2019|first=Kevin|last=O'Brien}}</ref> On 18 August 2019, Shefflin was again a member of the extended panel when Kilkenny lost out to [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]] by 3-25 to 0-20 in the [[2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final|All-Ireland final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/tipperary-kilkenny-hurling-4-4771440-Aug2019/|title=Tipperary power to All-Ireland glory to claim 14-point win over Kilkenny|publisher=The 42|date=18 August 2019|accessdate=26 September 2019|first=Fintan|last=O'Toole}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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*[[All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship]] (2): [[2018-19 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|2019]], [[2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|2020]]
*[[All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship]] (2): [[2018-19 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|2019]], [[2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|2020]], [[2022–23 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|2023]]
*[[Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship]] (2): [[2018-19 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|2018]], [[2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|2019]]
*[[Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship]] (2): [[2018-19 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|2018]], [[2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|2019]], [[2021–22 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|2021]], [[2022–23 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|2022]]
*[[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship]] (2): [[2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|2018]], [[2019 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|2019]]
*[[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship]] (2): [[2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|2018]], [[2019 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|2019]]
*Kilkenny Under-21 Hurling Championship (2): 2017, 2018
*Kilkenny Under-21 Hurling Championship (2): 2017, 2018
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Latest revision as of 22:26, 12 November 2024

Evan Shefflin
Personal information
Irish name Éimhín Ó Sibhleáin
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born (1999-09-12) 12 September 1999 (age 25)
Ballyhale, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Occupation Student
Club(s)
Years Club
2017-present
 Ballyhale Shamrocks
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 2
Leinster titles 2
All-Ireland Titles 2
Colleges(s)
Years College
2017-present
 DCU Dóchas Éireann
College titles
Fitzgibbon titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2019-
 Kilkenny 0 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 10:11, 19 July 2019.

Evan Shefflin (born 12 September 1999) is a ginger Irish hurler who plays for Kilkenny Senior Championship club Ballyhale Shamrocks and at inter-county level with the Kilkenny under-21 hurling team.[1] He usually lines out as a midfielder. He is a nephew of Henry Shefflin.

Playing career

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St. Kieran's College

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In school, Shefflin played hurling with St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny, ultimately joining the college's senior hurling team. On 26 February 2017, he won a Leinster Colleges Championship medal after scoring a point from right wing-forward in a 1-14 to 0-13 defeat of Kilkenny CBS in the final.[2] On 25 March 2017, Shefflin was switched to left corner-forward for the All-Ireland final against Our Lady's Secondary School from Templemore. He was held scoreless from play and ended the game on the losing side after a 3-13 to 3-11 defeat.[3]

DCU Dóchas Éireann

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As a student at Dublin City University, Shefflin became involved in hurling as a member of the university's freshers' team.[citation needed] He has since lined out in several Fitzgibbon Cup campaigns.

Ballyhale Shamrocks

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Shefflin joined the Ballyhale Shamrocks club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels. He had championship success in the minor and under-21 grades,[citation needed] before eventually joining the club's top adult team in the Kilkenny Senior Championship.

On 28 October 2018, Shefflin lined out in his first senior final when Ballyhale Shamrocks faced Bennettsbridge. Playing at right wing-back, he ended the game with his first winners' medal after the 2-20 to 2-17 victory.[4] Shefflin again lined out at right wing-back when Ballyhale qualified to play Ballyboden St. Enda's in the Leinster final on 2 December 2018. He scored a point from play and claimed his first Leinster Club Championship medal after a 2-21 to 0-11 victory.[5] On 17 March 2019, Shefflin was again at right wing-back when Ballyhale qualified for an All-Ireland final meeting with St. Thomas's. He scored a point from play and claimed an All-Ireland Club Championship medal following the 2-28 to 2-11 victory.[6]

On 27 October 2019, Holden lined out at full-back when Ballyhale Shamrocks faced James Stephens in the Kilkenny Championship final. He collected a sixth winners' medal after the 2-21 to 1-15 victory.[7] On 1 December 2019, Holden again lined out at full-back when Ballyhale Shamrocks faced St. Mullin's in the Leinster final. He ended the game with a fifth winners' medal following the 1-21 to 0-15 victory.[8] On 18 January 2020, Holden made his fourth All-Ireland final appearance when Ballyhale Shamrocks faced Borris-Ileigh. He ended the game with a fourth All-Ireland medal after the 0-18 to 0-15 victory.[9]

Kilkenny

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Minor and under-20

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Shefflin first lined out for Kilkenny as a member of the minor team during the 2017 Leinster Championship. On 2 July 2017, he was an unused substitute when Kilkenny defeated Dublin by 3-15 to 1-17 to win the Leinster Championship.[10]

Shefflin was drafted onto the Kilkenny under-20 team in advance of the 2019 Leinster Championship and was appointed captain of the team. He made his first appearance for the team on 24 June 2019 when he scored three points from midfield in the 5-21 to 0-10 defeat of Laois.[11] On 17 July 2019, Shefflin won a Leinster Championship medal after scoring 1-02 from midfield when Kilkenny defeated Wexford by 1-17 to 0-18 in the Leinster final.[12]

Senior

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Shefflin was drafted onto the Kilkenny senior team in advance of the 2019 Leinster Championship. On 30 June 2019, he was a member of the extended panel when Kilkenny suffered a 1-23 to 0-23 defeat by Wexford in the Leinster final.[13] On 18 August 2019, Shefflin was again a member of the extended panel when Kilkenny lost out to Tipperary by 3-25 to 0-20 in the All-Ireland final.[14]

Career statistics

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As of match played 18 August 2019.
Team Year National League Leinster All-Ireland Total
Division Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score
Kilkenny Minor 2017 — 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
Total — 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
Kilkenny U20 2019 — 3 1-05 — 3 1-05
Total — 3 1-05 — 3 1-05
Kilkenny 2019 Division 1A — 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
Total — 0 0-00 0 0-00 0 0-00
Career total — 3 1-05 0 0-00 3 1-05

Honours

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St. Kieran's College
DCU Dóchas Éireann
  • All-Ireland Freshers' Hurling Championship (1): 2018
Ballyhale Shamrocks
Kilkenny

References

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  1. ^ Dennehy, Cathal. "Evan Shefflin all set to halt Model train in Leinster U-20 decider". Irish Independent. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. ^ Spillane, Trevor (26 February 2017). "St Kieran's land third straight Leinster schools senior hurling title with win over local rivals". The 42. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  3. ^ Kane, Conor (25 March 2017). "Our Lady's Templemore come from behind to win first All-Ireland since 1978". The 42. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  4. ^ Breheny, Martin (28 October 2018). "Henry Shefflin launches managerial career as Ballyhale win Kilkenny championship". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  5. ^ Hogan, Vincent (2 December 2018). "Henry Shefflin's Ballyhale sweep aside Ballyboden to claim ninth Leinster club title". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  6. ^ Breheny, Martin (17 March 2019). "Colin Fennelly inspires Ballyhale to All Ireland glory as Henry Shefflin reaches another milestone". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  7. ^ Moynihan, Michael (27 October 2019). "Ballyhale Shamrocks too much for James Stephens in Kilkenny SHC final". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  8. ^ Stapleton, Shane (1 December 2019). "No more fairytales for St Mullins as ruthless Ballyhale defend their Leinster crown". The 42. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  9. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (18 January 2020). "Ballyhale retain All-Ireland club title for first time with win over battling Borris-Ileigh". The 42. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  10. ^ O'Brien, Kevin (2 July 2017). "Adrian Mullen, cousin of the Fennelly brothers, hits 1-9 as Cats exact revenge on Dublin". The 42. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  11. ^ Hartnett, Alan (24 June 2019). "All-Ireland club winner stars as Kilkenny U20s progress to Leinster semi-final with 26-point win". The 42. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  12. ^ Fagan, Ronan (17 July 2019). "Shefflin goal the difference as DJ Carey's Kilkenny land first provincial title in two years". The 42. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  13. ^ O'Brien, Kevin (30 June 2019). "Wexford land first Leinster title in 15 years with thrilling victory over Kilkenny". The 42. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  14. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (18 August 2019). "Tipperary power to All-Ireland glory to claim 14-point win over Kilkenny". The 42. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
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