Niall Ó Ceallacháin Explained

Niall Ó Ceallacháin (born 1983) is an Irish hurling manager and former player. As of 2024, he is the manager of the Dublin senior hurling team. He played for club side Na Fianna.

Playing career

Born and raised in Glasnevin, as a teenager Ó Ceallacháin played hurling with the amalgamated Dublin Colleges team. He won a Leinster Colleges SHC medal in 2001 after a 1–09 to 1–06 defeat of Good Counsel College in the final.^[1] Ó Ceallacháin's performances in this competition resulted in his inclusion on Dublin's minor team in 2001.^[2] His club career with Na Fianna began at minor and under-21 levels before progressing to the senior team.^[3]

Coaching career

Ó Ceallacháin coached at all levels with the Na Fianna club before taking over as senior team manager. He guided the club to their first ever Dublin SHC title after a defeat of Ballyboden St Enda's in 2023, before retaining the title the following year.^{[4] [5]}

Ó Ceallachaáin was ratified as manager of the Dublin senior hurling team on 10 September 2024.^[6]

Honours

Player

Dublin Colleges

• Leinster Colleges Senior Hurling Championship

2021

Management

Na Fianna

• Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship

2024

• Dublin Senior Hurling Championship

2023, 2024

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dubs combine for an historic victory. Irish Independent. 2 April 2001. 25 June 2023.
2. Web site: Super Jacob gives Wexford the final say. Irish Independent. 28 June 2001. 25 June 2024.
3. Web site: Na Fianna come of age with Vin's win. Irish Independent. 1 September 2008. 25 June 2024.
4. Web site: Curries too hot to handle as Na Fianna secure historic first Dublin SHC title. 31 October 2023. Irish Independent. 29 October 2023.
5. Web site: Stoppage-time Ciarán Stacey goal retains Dublin SHC title for Na Fianna after epic battle with Kilmacud Crokes. 27 October 2024. Irish Independent. 26 October 2024.
6. Web site: Niall Ó Ceallacháin confirmed as new Dublin hurling manager. Irish Independent. 10 September 2024. 11 September 2024.