Niall Moran (born 1 March 1983) is an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Limerick senior team.

Born in Castleconnell, County Limerick, Moran first played competitive hurling whilst at Ardscoil Rís. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of eighteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team, before later lining out with the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 2003 championship. Moran went on to play a key part in the forwards for a decade, and won one Munster medal and one National Hurling League (Division 2) medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

Niall Moran

As a member of the Munster inter-provincial team at various times, Moran won one Railway Cup medal in 2007. At club level he won two championship medals with Ahane.

Niall Moran

Moran's career tally of 7 goals and 97 points ranks him as Limerick's sixth highest championship scorer of all-time.

Niall Moran

Throughout his career Moran made 44 championship appearances, making one of Limerick's most "capped" player of all-time. He announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on 14 December 2013.

His brothers, Ollie and James, have also played with Limerick.

Moran has also become involved in team management and coaching. He has served as manager and selector with various hurling teams at Ardscoil Rís.

Honours

Player

Ahane

Limerick Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1999, 2004

Limerick

Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2013

National Hurling League (Division 2) (1): 2011

All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (2): 2001, 2002

Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (2): 2001, 2002

Munster

Railway Cup (1): 2007

Manager

Ardscoil Rís

Harty Cup (2): 2010, 2011

References

1983 births

Living people

Ahane hurlers

Limerick inter-county hurlers

Munster inter-provincial hurlers

Hurling managers

Hurling selectors

People from Castleconnell