Patrick Joseph Whelahan (born 1945 in Banagher, County Offaly), better known as Pad Joe Whelahan, is an Irishhurlingmanager and former player. He played hurling with his local club St Rynagh's and with the Offaly senior inter-county team in the 1960s and 1970s. Whelahan later served as manager of the Offaly and Limerick senior inter-county teams. He has also had a very successful career as manager of club sides Birr and Toomevara.
Pad Joe Whelahan was born in Banagher, County Offaly in 1945. He was educated locally and later settled in Birr where he runs his own pub. Whelahan's sons – Brian, Simon and Barry – would all experience success with Birr and with Offaly on the inter-county scene.
Playing careerEdit
ClubEdit
Whelahan played his club hurling with his local St Rynagh's club in Banagher and enjoyed much success. He won his first of his ten senior county titles in 1965. Whelahan added further county honours to his collection in 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976. 1970 saw St Rynagh's convert their county title into a Leinster club title, however, the team was later defeated in the All-Ireland final by Roscrea. Whelahan captured a second Leinster club medal in 1972; however, Glen Rovers accounted for the Offaly side in the All-Ireland final once again.
Inter-countyEdit
Whelahan also lined out at various levels with his native Offaly. He spent thirteen years with the senior inter-county team; however, it was a time when Offaly hurling was unfashionable and Whelahan never had any major success. He did win a National Hurling League Division 2 medal following a victory over Antrim.
Inter-provincialEdit
Whelehan also lined out with Leinster in the Railway Cup inter-provincial competition; however, he also had little success in this hurling competition.
After his playing career came to an end Whelahan maintained a keen interest in the game of hurling as a coach and manager. He managed his native club of St Rynagh's to county honours, before later guiding Toomevara and Nenagh Éire Óg to club honours in Tipperary as well.
It was with Birr that Whelahan enjoyed his biggest successes. He took charge of his adopted club side in 1997 and steered Birr to a county title. Leinster club honours quickly followed before Birr captured the All-Ireland club title in 1998. The following year Whelahan's side captured the first of five county titles in-a-row. During this very successful period Birr also captured Leinster club honours in 1999, 2001 and 2002. These provincial titles were converted into All-Ireland wins in 2002[1] and 2003.[2] Whelahan resigned as Birr manager after the club failed to win a sixth county title in-a-row in 2004. He later returned to guide the club to further county and Leinster honours in 2007. His side were later defeated by Portumna in the All-Ireland final in 2008.[3]
Inter-countyEdit
At county level Whelahan was one of the most successful minor hurling managers of them all, leading Offaly to All-Ireland titles in 1986, 1987 and 1989. He also took charge of the county under-21 and senior sides. Whelahan guided the senior team to several Leinster titles in the late 1980s.
Whelahan served as manager of the Limerick senior inter-county team between 2003 and 2005;[4] however, he had little success as Limerick failed to win a championship game. He has also been linked to vacant managerial positions in Antrim, Westmeath, Offaly and Dublin.
ReferencesEdit
^"Birr win third All-Ireland club title". RTÉ Sport. 17 March 2002. Retrieved 13 September 2009.[permanent dead link]
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations May 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Patrick Joseph Whelahan born 1945 in Banagher County Offaly better known as Pad Joe Whelahan is an Irish hurling manager and former player He played hurling with his local club St Rynagh s and with the Offaly senior inter county team in the 1960s and 1970s Whelahan later served as manager of the Offaly and Limerick senior inter county teams He has also had a very successful career as manager of club sides Birr and Toomevara Pad Joe WhelahanPersonal informationIrish namePadraig Seosamh o FaoileachainSportHurlingPositionForwardBornBanagher County OffalyClub s YearsClubSt Rynagh sClub titlesOffaly titles10Leinster titles2Inter county ies YearsCounty1965 1978OffalyInter county titlesLeinster titles0All Irelands0NHL1 Division 2 Contents 1 Early and private life 2 Playing career 2 1 Club 2 2 Inter county 2 3 Inter provincial 3 Managerial career 3 1 Club 3 2 Inter county 4 ReferencesEarly and private life EditPad Joe Whelahan was born in Banagher County Offaly in 1945 He was educated locally and later settled in Birr where he runs his own pub Whelahan s sons Brian Simon and Barry would all experience success with Birr and with Offaly on the inter county scene Playing career EditClub Edit Whelahan played his club hurling with his local St Rynagh s club in Banagher and enjoyed much success He won his first of his ten senior county titles in 1965 Whelahan added further county honours to his collection in 1966 1968 1969 1970 1972 1973 1974 1975 and 1976 1970 saw St Rynagh s convert their county title into a Leinster club title however the team was later defeated in the All Ireland final by Roscrea Whelahan captured a second Leinster club medal in 1972 however Glen Rovers accounted for the Offaly side in the All Ireland final once again Inter county Edit Whelahan also lined out at various levels with his native Offaly He spent thirteen years with the senior inter county team however it was a time when Offaly hurling was unfashionable and Whelahan never had any major success He did win a National Hurling League Division 2 medal following a victory over Antrim Inter provincial Edit Whelehan also lined out with Leinster in the Railway Cup inter provincial competition however he also had little success in this hurling competition Managerial career EditPad Joe WhelahanClub managementYears ClubSt RynaghsToomevaraNenagh Eire ogBirrInter county managementYears Team2003 2005 LimerickClub Edit After his playing career came to an end Whelahan maintained a keen interest in the game of hurling as a coach and manager He managed his native club of St Rynagh s to county honours before later guiding Toomevara and Nenagh Eire og to club honours in Tipperary as well It was with Birr that Whelahan enjoyed his biggest successes He took charge of his adopted club side in 1997 and steered Birr to a county title Leinster club honours quickly followed before Birr captured the All Ireland club title in 1998 The following year Whelahan s side captured the first of five county titles in a row During this very successful period Birr also captured Leinster club honours in 1999 2001 and 2002 These provincial titles were converted into All Ireland wins in 2002 1 and 2003 2 Whelahan resigned as Birr manager after the club failed to win a sixth county title in a row in 2004 He later returned to guide the club to further county and Leinster honours in 2007 His side were later defeated by Portumna in the All Ireland final in 2008 3 Inter county Edit At county level Whelahan was one of the most successful minor hurling managers of them all leading Offaly to All Ireland titles in 1986 1987 and 1989 He also took charge of the county under 21 and senior sides Whelahan guided the senior team to several Leinster titles in the late 1980s Whelahan served as manager of the Limerick senior inter county team between 2003 and 2005 4 however he had little success as Limerick failed to win a championship game He has also been linked to vacant managerial positions in Antrim Westmeath Offaly and Dublin References Edit Birr win third All Ireland club title RTE Sport 17 March 2002 Retrieved 13 September 2009 permanent dead link Nemo and Birr lift club titles RTE Sport 17 March 2003 Retrieved 13 September 2009 permanent dead link Portumna 3 19 Birr 3 09 RTE Sport 17 March 2008 Retrieved 13 September 2009 Whelehan steps down as Limerick boss RTE Sport 3 March 2005 Retrieved 13 September 2009 AchievementsPreceded byPat Nally Athenry All Ireland Club SHCwinning manager2002 2003 Succeeded byPatsy Morrissey Newtownshandrum Sporting positionsPreceded byDavid Keane Limerick Senior Hurling Manager2003 2005 Succeeded byJoe McKenna Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pad Joe Whelehan amp oldid 1117679691, wikipedia, 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