Paul Phelan (born 27 June 1966) is an Irish former hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team.
Born in Ballyhale, County Kilkenny, Phelan first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team. He made his senior debut during the 1989-90 league. Phelan remained on the panel for a number of years and won one National Hurling League medal.
At club level Phelan is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Ballyhale Shamrocks. In addition to this he has also won one Leinster medal and four championship medals.
Throughout his career Phelan made just 2 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1993 championship.
Honours
Player
Ballyhale Shamrocks All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1990 Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1989 Kilkenny Senior Club Hurling Championship (4): 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991
Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1992 (sub), 1993 (sub) Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1992 (sub), 1993 (sub) National Hurling League (1): 1989-90 Leinster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1984
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