Henry Shefflin
- January 4, 2024
- Hurler
Quick Facts
Full Name | Henry Shefflin |
Occupation | Hurler |
Date Of Birth | Jan 11, 1979(1979-01-11) |
Age | 45 |
Birthplace | Waterford |
Country | Ireland |
Birth City | County Waterford |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Henry Shefflin Biography
Name | Henry Shefflin |
Birthday | Jan 11 |
Birth Year | 1979 |
Place Of Birth | Waterford |
Home Town | County Waterford |
Birth Country | Ireland |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Parents | Henry Shefflin, Mae Fitzgerald |
Siblings | Paul Shefflin, Tommy Shefflin, Helena Shefflin, John Shefflin, Cecilia Shefflin, Aileen Shefflin |
Spouse | Deirdre O'Sullivan |
Children(s) | Henry Michael Shefflin, Sadhbh Shefflin |
Henry Shefflin is one of the most popular and richest Hurler who was born on January 11, 1979 in Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland. He was one of Ireland’s most renowned hurlers. He won his 12th Leinster title 2012 and also set many hurling records throughout his long career.
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Shefflin was educated at St. Patrick’s national school in Ballyhale where his hurling skills were first noted and honed by the local headmaster, Joe Dunphy. As a child he saw his two older brothers line out with the Kilkenny hurlers at various grades. John Shefflin won an All-Ireland winners’ medal in the minor grade in 1990, while Tommy Shefflin won an All-Ireland winners’ medal in the under-21 grade that same year. A younger brother, Paul Shefflin, also won Leinster minor medals in the late 1990s.
Shefflin first played for Kilkenny in 1996 when he joined the minor side. He won his first Leinster medal that year following a 1-16 to 1-11 defeat of Dublin. The All-Ireland campaign came to an end at the semi-final stage.
Deirdre O’Sullivan, his wife and a camogie player, had three children.
Henry Shefflin Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Hurler |
House | Living in own house. |
Henry Shefflin is one of the richest Hurler from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Shefflin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny. However, his performance there was still considered average.
He was selected for his 11th All-Star Game in 2012, and was also named RTE Sports Person-of-the-Year in 2006.
Henry Shefflin (born 11 January 1979) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Henry Shefflin Dating?
According to our records, Henry Shefflin married to Deirdre O'Sullivan. As of December 1, 2023, Henry Shefflin’s is not dating anyone.
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Shefflin has also lined out with Leinster in the inter-provincial hurling championship. He first played for his province in 1999, however, he had to wait another few years before success in that competition.
Facts & Trivia
Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Hurler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Henry Shefflin celebrates birthday on January 11 of every year.
Shefflin won a second Leinster medal in 1999, following a 1-17 to 1-6 trouncing of Offaly. The subsequent All-Ireland decider was a thrilling affair, with Kilkenny securing a narrow 1-13 to 0-14 defeat of Galway to give Shefflin his sole All-Ireland medal.
What does Henry Shefflin do for a living?
Professions
Who is the greatest hurler of all time?
Eddie Keher, a six-time All-Ireland medallist and the man who Shefflin surpassed as the top scorer of all-time, stated: “ Henry Shefflin is the greatest hurler of all time.
How many All Irelands has Henry Shefflin?
He is the most decorated player in GAA history, having won 10 All-Ireland senior titles , 13 Leinster championships and 11 All-Stars.
What happened Paul shefflin?
Paul Shefflin died suddenly while out running in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Friday afternoon. He was only 41 years of age. The death of the father of four has rocked the community of Ballyhale, and hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects, with many donning the green and white club colours.
Where is Niamh de Brun from?
Niamh hails from Limerick and, before she became one of Ireland’s top influencers, was crowned Miss Kilkenny in 2017. She is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, working with pharmaceutical company AbbVie in Kilkenny.