Irish name Ruadh O Mainnin Offaly titles 4 Sport Hurling Leinster titles 1 | Position Right wing-back Name Roy Mannion Years Club | |
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Roy Mannion (born 1968) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Offaly senior team.
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Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Mannion first played competitive hurling in his youth. He first came to prominence on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1988-89 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career Mannion won two Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.
At club level Mannion is a one-time Leinster medallist with St. Rynagh's. In addition to this he also won four championship medals.
His retirement came during the 1997 championship.
In retirement from playing, Mannion became involved in team management and coaching. He served as a selector with the Offaly minor team for two seasons.