Full International Team

Kevin Conroy

In 2000 Kevin again proved to everyone that he is one of the best in Ireland by being selected second for the full team. He kept his place as 2^nd in Martin Trainor’s rink till 2003 where he moved up to 3^rd to Tyson. In 2005 he finally moved up to skip and surprisingly after not losing a game was dropped off the team altogether. It took to 2011 before he would regain his spot and was selected as a 3^rd to John Quinn.

Paul Duff

In 2009 Paul was the 2nd player ever selected to play for Ireland. He was selected lead for Raymond Stubbs and was again selected on the same rink in 2010. In 2011 while his rink has been changed he was once again lead to Raymond Stubbs. He has never lost a match for Ireland so far.

Gerry McCabe

In 2010 Gerry became Oriel's 3rd player selected forthe Irish team after his success in winning the British Isles singles the previous season, Gerry was selected as a 3rd to Gary Burke. In 2011 he was again selected as a 3rd to Gary Burke.

Paddy Hanlon

In 2011 Paddy became the 4^th player to be selected for the full team. He is leading on John Quinn’s rink.

“A” Series Irish Caps

Kevin Conroy

In 1999 Kevin due to his heroics in the Nationals was selected for the Irish “A” Series. Here he played an integral part in bringing home victory in the individual rinks, playing 2nd on Martin Trainor’s rink. He was again selected in 2011 this time skipping an undefeated rink.

Sean Conroy Snr

In 2001 Kido was selected as a 2^nd on one of the team rinks in which the Irish team won the team event.

Diarmuid McMahon

Diarmuid had previously been at the world championships and British Isles team event and it was no surprise that in 2005 he was selected as 2^nd to Terry Mullholland on the individual trips. He went on to claim the trips title.

Jim Fox

Jim was at the time one of Oriels most dependable skips and a regular winner of tournaments. He was also selected to in 2005 as he played 2^nd to Johnny Wilson’s rink in the team event. They also took home the individual title

Paddy Hanlon

After Paddy reached the finals of the National Singles in 2010 it was almost written in stone that he would be selected for the “A” Series. He was selected as a 3^rd on the team event to Kevin Conroy and went undefeated.

World Championships Representatives

Gerry Crosby

Gerry was a lead to Kevin Conroy and Hughie McDonagh in 2000, in which he became part of history by being part the very first winners from the South to win the World Championships.

Kevin Conroy

Kevin was a 2^nd in the triple that had Gerry Crosby leading and Hughie McDonagh skipping in 2000, in which he became part of history by being part the very first winners from the South to win the World Championships. This win catapulted Kevin onto the Full Irish team. Kevin also qualified for the World singles in 2004 and ended up as runner-up. He will again have a chance in 2012 in the rinks with Jim Fox Fra Dillon and Billy Taaffe.

Hughie McDonagh

Hughie was skipping for Kevin Conroy and Hughie McDonagh in 2000 in which he became part of history by being part the very first winners from the South to win the World Championships. He is also the only skip from Oriel to ever win a world title.

Diarmuid McMahon

Diarmuid qualified for the world singles in 2004 and was very unlucky not to come out of his group losing to the eventual winner.

Fra Dillon

As Kevin decided to go in the singles Fra was left playing with JR Graham. He was extremely unlucky not to win the World title losing out in the final on the last end. Fra will again have a chance in 2012 in the rinks with Jim Fox as lead, himself 2^nd, Billy Taaffe 3^rd and Kevin Conroy skip.

Jim Fox

Jim will be playing in 2012 on the rinks with himself as lead, Fra Dillon 2^nd, Billy Taaffe 3^rd and Kevin Conroy skip.

Billy Taaffe

Billy will be playing in 2012 on the rinks with Jim Fox as lead, Fra Dillon 2^nd, himself  3^rd and Kevin Conroy skip.

Gerry McCabe

Gerry will be playing in 2012 on the trips with John Murnaghan lead, Paddy Hanlon 2^nd and himself as skip.

Paddy Hanlon

Paddy will be playing in 2012 on the trips with John Murnaghan lead, himself 2^nd and Gerry McCabe as skip.

John Murnaghan

John will be playing in 2012 on the trips with himself as lead, Paddy Hanlon 2^nd and Gerry McCabe as skip.

British Isles Individual Representatives

Jimmy McMahon

Jimmy was unfortunate not to be able to play in the National Final due to his health but he was taken back in as lead in the trips to Brendan and Diarmuid for the British Isles. He ended up as runner-up to England.

Brendan McMahon

Brendan was 2^nd in the triple with Jimmy leading and Diarmuid 2^nd. They ended up 2^nd to England after narrowly losing to them in the 2^nd last game.

Diarmuid McMahon

Diarmuid was skipping for his father and uncle in 2002 and ended up 2^nd to England.

Kevin Conroy

Kevin in 2004

Gerry McCabe

Gerry became the first player from Oriel to win a British Isles individual event by winning the Singles in 2009. This win forced the selectors to pick Gerry for the full team the following season.