David Franks (hurler)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Daithí Ó Proinnsias | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Left corner-back | ||
| Born |
1979 Ballyskenagh, County Offaly, Ireland | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
Ballyskenagh Carrickshock | |||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
2000–2012 | Offaly | ||
David Franks (born 1979) is an Irish hurling coach and former player. He has been lead coach of the Wexford senior hurlers since 2023. Franks played as a centre-back for the Offaly senior team until November 2012.
Playing career
Franks made his senior inter-county debut for Offaly during the 2000 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 2012 championship. He was the last Offaly player from the 2000 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final to retire.[1] During his inter-county career Franks won two National League (Division 2) medals. Franks was an All-Ireland SHC runner-up on one occasion.
After retiring from inter-county hurling, Franks continued to play the game at club level.
Franks plays with Carrickshock in Kilkenny. He began his career with Ballyskenagh.
Coaching career
Franks was involved as a coach when Waterford GAA club Ballygunner won the 2022 All-Ireland Club SHC title. In August 2023, he joined Keith Rossiter's management team with the Wexford senior hurlers as "lead coach".[2]
References
- ^ "Franks bows out". Hogan Stand. 15 November 2012.
- ^ Roche, Frank (30 August 2023). "Newly-appointed Wexford senior hurling boss Keith Rossiter reveals impressive backroom team". Irish Independent.