Michael Gleeson (hurler)

For other people of the same name, see Michael Gleeson.
Not to be confused with Michael Gleason or Mike Gleeson.
Michael Gleeson
Personal information
Irish name Mícheál Ó Gliasáin
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-back
Born 1955
Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
1974-1983 Thurles Sarsfields
Club titles
Tipperary titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1975-1977 Tipperary 1 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Michael Gleeson (born 1955 in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland) is an Irish hurling selector and former player. He is currently a selector with the Tipperary senior hurling team.

Gleeson enjoyed a decade-long playing career at club level with Thurles Sarsfields and at inter-county level with Tipperary. He was a corner-back on the latter team in the 1970s, however, he enjoyed little success as Tipp were in the middle of a sharp decline in fortunes. His inter-county career ended without collecting any silverware.

In retirement from inter-county and club activity, Gleeson became involved in team management. His coaching career began with the Durlas Óg club in Thurles before later serving as manager during a revival in the fortunes of Thurles Sarsfields at underage and adult levels. In November 2010 Gleeson was appointed as a selector on the Tipperary senior inter-county team under the management of Declan Ryan.[1]

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