| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Ruairí Mac Géibheannaigh | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Right wing-back | ||
| Born |
(1970-03-19) 19 March 1970 (age 54) Rosslare, County Wexford, Ireland | ||
| Occupation | Financial consultant | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
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St Mary's Rosslare Rathnure | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Wexford titles | 4 | ||
| Leinster titles | 1 | ||
| All-Ireland Titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
| 1991-2001 | Wexford | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 2 | ||
| All-Irelands | 1 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
Roderick P. Guiney (born 19 March 1970) is an Irish former hurler. At club level, he played with St Mary's Rosslare and Rathnure and at inter-county level was a member of the Wexford senior hurling team.
Career
Guiney first played hurling to a high standard as a student at St Peter's College in Wexford. He lined out in all grades during his time there, including the Leinster Colleges SAHC.
At club level, Guiney first played for the St Mary's Rosslare club before transferring to Rathnure in 1995. He went on to win four Wexford SHC titles between 1996 and 2003, as well as a Leinster Club SHC medal in 1998. Guiney was also part of the Rathnure team beaten by St Joseph's Doora-Barefield in the 1999 All-Ireland club final. He ended his club career playing with Rathnure's junior team.
Guiney first appeared on the inter-county scene with Wexford as a member of the under-21 team. He made his senior team debut in a National Hurling League game against Clare in October 1991. Guiney won a Leinster SHC medal in 1996, before playing at right wing-back when Wexford beat Limerick in the 1996 All-Ireland final.
After being appointed team captain in 1997, Guiney won a second consecutive Leinster SHC medal. A cruciate ligament injury, the second of his career, resulted in him missing most of the 1998 season. Guiney retired from inter-county hurling in 2001.
Personal life
Guiney's twin brother, Dave Guiney, was also a member of Wexford's All-Ireland-winning team in 1996. His father, Jack Guiney, played rugby union for Ireland. His nephew, also called Jack Guiney, played hurling for Wexford.
Honours
- Rathnure
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship: 1998
- Wexford Senior Hurling Championship: 1996, 1998, 2002, 2003
- Wexford
References
- "20 years ago today the Wexford hurlers won the All-Ireland... but where are they now?". The 42. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "Synnott the Peter's hero". Irish Independent. 26 February 1988. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "County stars seek transfer". Evening Herald. 8 March 1994. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "Rathnure cope better". Irish Times. 14 December 1998. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- Horan, Liam (18 March 1999). "Clare stars take final hurdle in their stride". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- "Wall Scaffolding Junior hurling championship Rathnure thirds on top". Irish Independent. 1 June 2006. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "Guiney wears captain's mantle with satisfaction". Irish Examiner. 14 August 1997. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "Wexford captain discarded". Irish Independent. 15 October 1991. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "A player-by-player guide to Wexford's All-Ireland 25 years on: 'We laughed as much as we hurled'". Irish Examiner. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "Injured Wexford skipper Guiney out for a year". Irish Examiner. 4 September 1997. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "Jack Guiney to be posthumously awarded Ireland rugby cap by the IRFU". Wexford People. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- "Car crash, concussion, two speeding fines and a baby: How Jack Guiney 'messed up' his Dad's career". The 42. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
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