Seán Finn

Seán Finn
Personal information
Native name
Seán Ó Finn (Irish)
Born (1996-01-24) 24 January 1996
Bruff, County Limerick, Ireland
OccupationProcess compliance lead
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Sport
SportHurling
PositionRight corner-back
Club
Years Club
2013–present
 Bruff
Club titles
Limerick titles 0
College
Years College
2014–2018
 University of Limerick
College titles
Fitzgibbon titles 1
Inter-county*
Years County Apps (scores)
2016–present
 Limerick 49 (0–00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 7
All-Irelands 6
NHL 4
All Stars 4
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:20, 19 July 2026.

Seán Finn (born 24 January 1996) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with Bruff and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.

Early life

Born and raised in Bruff, County Limerick, Finn was educated at Coláiste Iósaef in Kilmallock and played in all grades of hurling during his time there.[1] During his studies at the University of Limerick (UL), he continued his hurling development. Finn won a Fitzgibbon Cup medal in February 2028, following UL's 2–21 to 2–15 defeat of Dublin City University in the final.[2] He was later named on the Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Year.[3]

Club career

Finn began his club career at juvenile and underage levels with the Bruff club, before progressing to adult level. He was just out of the minor grade when he won a Limerick PIHC medal in October 2014, after scoring 1–02 in the 2–14 to 0–16 win over Croom in the final.[4] Finn was also man of the match in the final and was named on the Limerick Leader's Team of the Year.[5]

Inter-county career

Finn first appeared on the inter-county scene for Limerick during a two-year tenure with the minor team. He won a Munster MHC title in July 2013, Limerick's first in 29 years, following a 1–20 to 4–08 win over Waterford in the final.[6] Finn was eligible for the minor grade again the following year and won a second consecutive Munster MHC medal after a second consecutive 0–24 to 0–18 defeat of Waterford in a replay.[7] He subsequently lined out at right corner-back in Limerick's 2–17 to 0–19 defeat by Kilkenny in the 2014 All-Ireland MHC final.[8]

Finn immediately progressed to Limerick's under-21 team and won a Munster U21HC medal in June 2015 after a 0–22 to 0–19 win over Clare in the final.[9] He was later at corner-back when Limerick beat Wexford by 0–26 to 1–07 in the 2015 All-Ireland U21HC final.[10] After returning to the panel following a prolnged injury, Finn won a second Munster U21HC medal in 2017 following a 0–16 to 1–11 win over Cork in the final.[11] He added a second All-Ireland U21HC medal to his collection after lining out at right corner-back in Limerick's 0–17 to 0–11 defeat of Kilkenny in the 2017 All-Ireland U21HC final.[12] Finn ended the season by being named on the Team of the Year.[13]

Finn was just 19-years-old when he was drafted onto the senior team by manager T. J Ryan in 2016. He played a number of pre-season games in the Munster League, however, it was revealed in February 2016 that Finn would miss the rest of the season after tearing his cruciate ligament.[14][15] Finn recovered and returned to the team under new manager John Kiely.[16] He made his debut in a 1–25 to 3–15 National Hurling League defeat of Offaly in March 2017.[17]

Finn was selected at right corner-back when Limerick played Galway in the 2018 All-Ireland SHC final and ended the game with his first All-Ireland SHC medal following the 3–16 to 2–18 win, with Limerick claiming their first title in 45 years.[18] He ended the season by being named as the All-Star right corner-back position on the .[19] Finn added a National League medal to his collection in March 2019, when Limerick beat Waterford by 1–24 to 0–19 to win the title.[20] He won his first Munster SHC medal in June 2019, following a 2–26 to 2–14 defeat of Tipperary in the final.[21] Finn the season by claiming a second consecutive All-Star.[22]

After retaining the National League title in a COVID-delayed final in October 2020, Finn later won a second consecutive Munster SHC after a four-point win over Waterford in the final.[23] He claimed his second All-Ireland SHC medal in December 2020, as Waterford were once again beaten by 0–30 to 0–19.[24] Finn was later named as the All-Star right corner-back for the third consecutive year.[25]

Finn won his third Munster SHC medal in July 2021, as Limerick claimed a third consecutive title for the first time in 85 years following a 3–21 to 2–29 win over Tipperary in the final.[26] He later added a third All-Ireland SHC medal to his collection, again from right corner-back, in the 3–32 to 1–22 defeat of Cork.[27] Finn ended the season by being presented with a fourth consecutive All-Star, as well as being a GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year nominee.[28]

Limerick retained the Munster SHC title for a fourth consecutive year in June 2022, with Finn collecting his fourth winners' medal following the 1–29 to 0–29 extra-time win over Clare.[29] He later won his third consecutive All-Ireland SHC medal, once again in his usual right corner-back position, in the 1–31 to 2–26 win over Kilkenny in the 2022 All-Ireland SHC final.[30] He ended the season with his fourth consecutive All-Star.[31]

Finn won his third National League medal in April 2023, after a 2–20 to 0–15 win over Kilkenny in the final.[32] He damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in Limerick's Munster SHC defeat of Clare in April 2023 and, for the second time in his career, was ruled out for the rest of the season.[33] Limerick retained their Munster SHC title, before winning a record-equalling fourth consecutive All-Ireland SHC title, with Finn collecting winners' medals as a member of the extended panel.[34][35]

Finn returned to the team in March 2024.[36] He was a non-playing substitute when Limerick won a record-breaking sixth consecutive Munster SHC title after a 1–26 to 1–20 win over Clare in the 2024 Munster SHC final.[37] After a trophy-less 2025 season, Limerick regained the National League title with a six-point win over Cork in April 2026, with Finn claiming his fourth winners' medal in that competition.[38] He later collected a seventh Munster SHC medal, as Limerick also regained that title with a 1–21 to 2–17 win over Cork in the final.[39] Finn won a sixth All-Ireland SHC medal in July 2022, after a 1–29 to 1–18 win over Galway in the 2026 All-Ireland SHC final.[40]

Personal life

His father, Brian Finn, also played with Limerick and was an All-Ireland SHC runner-up in 1994.[41] Finn is a cousin of YouTuber Daithi De Nogla.[42]

Career statistics

As of match played 19 July 2026.
Team Year National League Munster All-Ireland Total
DivisionAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScore
Limerick 2016 Division 1B 00-0000-0000-0000-00
2017 30-0010-0010-0050-00
2018 50-0040-0040-00130-00
2019 Division 1A 70-0050-0010-00130-00
2020 50-0030-0020-00100-00
2021 30-0020-0020-0070-00
2022 30-0050-0020-00100-00
2023 50-0020-0000-0070-00
2024 10-0030-0010-0050-00
2025 40-0030-0010-0090-00
2026 40-0050-0020-00110-00
Career total 400-00330-00160-00890-00

Honours

University of Limerick
Bruff
Limerick
Awards

References

  1. ↑ "The best Christmas present of all arrives in County Limerick school". Limerick Live. 23 December 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Hurley, Denis (29 February 2016). "UL pull away to claim Fitzgibbon Cup glory". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Limerick trio in Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Year". Limerick Live. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "WATCH: Sean Finn feels 'it's the right time' for Bruff to return to Limerick senior hurling". Limerick Live. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Bruff lead the way on our Premier IHC team of the year". Limerick Live. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  6. ↑ Cahill, Jackie (24 July 2013). "Limerick end 29-year wait for Munster title in style". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Limerick blitz shakes off Déise". Irish Examiner. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  8. ↑ O'Riordan, Ian (7 September 2014). "Kilkenny minors savour All-Ireland success against spirited Limerick". Irish Times. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  9. ↑ "Munster U21HC final: Treaty Lynch Banner". Hogan Stand. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  10. ↑ Cormican, Eoghan (12 September 2015). "Limerick ease past Wexford to claim U21 hurling title". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  11. ↑ "Limerick beat Cork to earn second Munster U21 hurling title in three years". Irish Examiner. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  12. ↑ Cormican, Eoghan (11 September 2017). "Limerick savour that September excitement in U21 hurling final". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  13. ↑ O'Toole, Fintan (2 October 2017). "Gillane the star man as Limerick, Kilkenny, Galway and Cork players make U21 team of the year". The 42. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  14. ↑ Brennan, Eoin (23 January 2016). "Clare earn dramatic one-point victory in Munster final". The 42. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  15. ↑ O'Toole, Fintan (9 February 2016). "One of Limerick's All-Ireland U21 winning heroes tears cruciate and will miss 2016 senior season". The 42. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  16. ↑ O'Toole, Fintan (1 November 2016). "Two Munster senior winners not in Limerick 2017 hurling squad as attacker recalled". The 42. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  17. ↑ Cahill, Jackie (4 March 2017). "Dooley hits 2–11 for Offaly but 14-man Limerick finish strong to win at Gaelic Grounds". The 42. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  18. ↑ McGoldrick, Seán (19 August 2018). "Limerick are All Ireland hurling champions for the first time in 45 years following epic victory over Galway". Irish Independent. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  19. ↑ "Lynch is Hurler of Year, Fenton wins Footballer of Year". RTE. 2 November 2018.
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  22. ↑ O'Toole, Fintan (31 October 2019). "7 for champions Tipperary and 3 for Kilkenny – the 2019 All-Star Hurling team". The 42. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  23. ↑ "Lethal Limerick storm to victory despite Tony Kelly brilliance". Irish Examiner. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "Limerick show consistency in a world gone mad to claim All-Ireland honours". Irish Examiner. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  25. ↑ "Limerick dominate 2020 PwC Hurling All-Stars selection". GAA website. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  26. ↑ "85-year wait ends as Limerick topple Tipperary to win historic Munster hurling title". Limerick Live. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  27. ↑ "Will record-breaking All-Ireland victory over Cork be Limerick's high water mark? Don't bet on it". Irish Examiner. 22 August 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  28. ↑ "Record-breaking Limerick dominate 2021 PwC All-Stars hurling team". GAA website. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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  30. ↑ "Limerick secure the three-in-row with dream day in the sun". Irish Examiner. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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  32. ↑ "Classy Limerick claim league honours with ease". RTÉ Sport. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  33. ↑ "Seàn Finn to miss remainder of championship due to ACL injury". Irish Examiner. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  34. ↑ "Aaron Gillane on fire as Limerick edge Clare to secure fifth consecutive Munster title". Irish Examiner. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  35. ↑ "Magnificent Limerick ignite in second half to make history". Irish Examiner. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  36. ↑ "Finn returns for Limerick". Limerick Post. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  37. ↑ "Six of the best: Limerick make history with Munster final win over Clare". Irish Examiner. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  38. ↑ "'If you get a chance to win, you have to take it' - Kiely's call that Cork shall not pass is heard". Irish Examiner. 6 April 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  39. ↑ "Munster SHC Final: Limerick finish strongly". Irish Examiner. 7 June 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  40. ↑ "Dominant Limerick reclaim All-Ireland title with final victory over Galway". Irish Examiner. 19 July 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  41. ↑ "Finn looks to open his Limerick scoring account". Limerick Post. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  42. ↑ "'My mom is still my boss': Profits at Limerick millionaire's 'miracle' YouTube business increase to €3.22m". Limerick Post. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
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