Liam_Watson_(hurler)

Liam Watson (hurler)

Liam Watson (hurler)

Irish hurler

Liam Watson (born 1983) is a former hurler who played for Loughgiel Shamrocks GAC.[1] He was nominated for an All Star award in 2011 and travelled to the United States as a replacement.[2]

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Watson made his first appearance for Antrim during the 2002 championship and immediately became a regular member of the starting fifteen. He won eleven Ulster medals, one National League (Division 2) medal and one Christy Ring Cup medal, the latter as a non-playing substitute.

At club level, Watson is an All-Ireland medalist with Loughgiel Shamrocks. He has also won four Ulster medals and four county club championship medals. In March 2012 he scored 3–7 when he won the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship with Loughgiel after a 4–13 0–17 defeat of Coolderry in the final at Croke Park.[3]

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As of match played 23 October 2016.
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References

  1. [1]
    Crossan, Brendan (7 December 2019). ""I would have played for Antrim one last time" – Antrim hurling ace Liam Watson". The Irish News.
  2. [2]
    "All Star Antrim hurler gets all-clear after immigration mix-up". Belfast Telegraph
  3. [3]
    "Watson hat-trick steers Antrim side to All-Ireland title". Irish Examiner. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.


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