Patrick Dwyer (born 19 December 1965) is an Irish hurling manager and former player. At club level he played with Carrickshock and was also a member of the Kilkenny senior hurling team. He usually lined out as a full-back.
Career
Dwyer first came to prominence at juvenile and underage levels with the Carrickshock club before eventually joining the club's top adult team. He first appeared on the inter-county scene with the Kilkenny junior team that won the All-Ireland Junior Championship title in 1988. This success saw Dwyer drafted on to the Kilkenny senior hurling team in 1989. He was full-back on the Kilkenny team that won consecutive All-Ireland Championship titles in 1992 and 1993. Dwyer's other honours include two National League titles, three consecutive Leinster Championship medals and an All-Star Award. In retirement from playing he became involved in team management with Carrickshock.
Honours Team
Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1992, 1993 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship: 1991, 1992, 1993 National Hurling League: 1989-90, 1994-95 All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship: 1988 Leinster Junior Hurling Championship: 1988
Individual
Awards All-Star Award: 1997
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