Seán Moylan is an Irish former hurler who played as a left wing-back for the

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senior team. Born in

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, Moylan first played competitive hurling in his youth. He made his senior debut with Offaly during the 1971-72 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his brief career he experienced little success. At club level Moylan is a two-time

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medallist with St Rynagh's. He also won numerous

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medals with the club. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1973 championship. Moylan's brothers Pat and Barney also had lengthy career playing for Offaly, Moylan's son

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also had a short spell with Offaly.

Honours

;St Rynagh's *

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References

Living people St Rynagh's hurlers Offaly inter-county hurlers 1945 births 20th-century Irish sportsmen {{Offaly-hurling-bio-stub