Who is William O'Donoghue? William O'Donoghue Bio, Playing Career, Statistics, Honours

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by J Nandhini | Updated Jul 19, 2023

Who is William O'Donoghue?

William O'Donoghue, born in 1994, is an Irish hurler known for his role as a midfielder. He serves as the captain for his club side, Na Piarsaigh, and also represents the Limerick senior hurling team at the inter-county level.

Sport	Hurling
Position	Midfield
Born	1994 Caherdavin, Limerick, Ireland
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Club	Na Piarsaigh
Country	Limerick

William O'Donoghue Career

Club

O'Donoghue became a member of the Na Piarsaigh club at a young age and actively participated in all grades during his juvenile and underage years. He achieved championship success in the under-16, minor, and under-21 categories.

On 6 October 2013, O'Donoghue played as right wing-forward when Na Piarsaigh secured a 0-14 to 0-12 victory over Adare, winning the Limerick Senior Championship. He was later moved to the midfield position for the Munster Championship, where he helped his team clinch a provincial medal after a convincing 4-14 to 0-08 win against Sixmilebridge in the final.

Continuing his success, O'Donoghue earned a second Limerick Championship medal on 11 October 2015, following a 1-22 to 4-12 victory over Patrickswell in the final. In the same season, he won his second Munster medal after Na Piarsaigh triumphed with a score of 2-18 to 2-11 against Ballygunner. On 17 March 2016, O'Donoghue added an All-Ireland medal to his collection as Na Piarsaigh emerged victorious with a 2-25 to 2-14 win over Ruairí Óg in the final.

In the 2017 championship, O'Donoghue secured a third Limerick Championship medal after Na Piarsaigh defeated Kilmallock 1-22 to 2-14 in the final. He also won his third Munster Championship medal when Na Piarsaigh beat Ballygunner 3-15 to 2-10 in the final. However, in the All-Ireland final on 17 March 2018, Na Piarsaigh suffered a defeat against Cuala.

On 27 October 2018, O'Donoghue achieved his fourth Limerick Championship medal while serving as the captain of Na Piarsaigh. The team secured a 2-22 to 3-10 victory over Doon.

Retaining the captaincy in the 2019 championship, O'Donoghue led Na Piarsaigh to the final. Unfortunately, they surrendered their title with a 1-17 to 0-15 defeat against Patrickswell in the 2019 final.

On 19 September 2020, O'Donoghue once again captained Na Piarsaigh to the final, marking their eighth appearance in ten seasons. He played a crucial role in their success as they secured their fifth winners' medal with an impressive 5-27 to 1-12 victory over Doon.

Inter-county

Under-21

In 2014, O'Donoghue joined the Limerick under-21 hurling team and later showcased his versatility by also joining the Limerick under-21 Gaelic football team.

Senior

On 19 February 2017, O'Donoghue made his debut appearance for the Limerick senior hurling team during a National Hurling League match, where they secured a convincing 6-21 to 3-08 victory against Kerry. In the subsequent league semi-final against Tipperary, he scored his first goal, despite Limerick suffering a 1-21 to 1-11 defeat.

A pivotal moment in O'Donoghue's career occurred on 19 August 2018, when he was introduced as a substitute in the 66th minute for Darragh O'Donovan. In that game, Limerick claimed their first All-Ireland title in 45 years, achieving a thrilling 3-16 to 2-18 victory over Galway in the final.

In December 2018, O'Donoghue earned a spot on the Limerick panel for the upcoming season. However, injury prevented his participation in the National League, although he returned to training in March 2019. On 30 June 2019, he won a Munster Championship medal at midfield after Limerick's impressive 2-26 to 2-14 win over Tipperary in the final. This successful season earned him his first All-Star nomination as well.

William O'Donoghue Statistics

National League

Team	Year	National League
Team	Year	Division	Apps	Score
Limerick	2017	Division 1B	5	1-03
	2018	Division 1B	0	0-00
	2019	Division 1A	0	0-00
	2020		4	0-02
	2021		5	0-02
	2022		4	0-00
	2023		3	0-02

Munster

Team	Year	Munster
Team	Year	Apps	Score
Limerick	2017	0	0-00
	2018	2	0-00
	2019	5	0-01
	2020	3	0-02
	2021	2	0-01
	2022	5	0-01
	2023	5	0-01

All-Ireland

Team	Year	All-Ireland
Team	Year	Apps	Score
Limerick	2017	0	0-00
	2018	4	0-00
	2019	1	0-00
	2020	2	0-01
	2021	2	0-01
	2022	2	0-01
	2023	1	0-00

William O'Donoghue Honours

Na Piarsaigh:

All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship: 2016
Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship: 2013, 2015, 2017
Limerick Senior Hurling Championship: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 (captain), 2020 (captain), 2022 (captain)

Limerick:

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
National Hurling League Division 1: 2019, 2020, 2023

Awards:

The Sunday Game Team of the Year: 2021
GAA/GPA All-Star: 2021

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Who is William O'Donoghue? - FAQs

1. What club side does William O'Donoghue play for in hurling?

William O'Donoghue plays for the Na Piarsaigh club as a midfielder. He has captained the club at various stages.

2. What inter-county team does William O'Donoghue represent in hurling?

William O'Donoghue represents the Limerick senior hurling team at the inter-county level.

3. What sport is William O'Donoghue associated with?

William O'Donoghue is associated with hurling, an Irish field sport played with a wooden stick called a hurley and a small ball known as a sliotar.

Who is William O'Donoghue? William O'Donoghue Bio, Playing Career, Statistics, Honours