In recent times Laois have been more successful footballers than hurlers. Many Puerto Rican runners, hurlers and throwers have participated at the Olympics. He played for Waterford hurlers at under-15 and under-16 levels. Digifone committed its support to the Hurlers & Footballers of Cork. Nickey Brennan guided the Kilkenny senior hurlers for two seasons in the mid-1990s. Even the rookie hurlers were not immune in the early going. This is an incomplete list of all Tipperary Senior hurlers. Shanahan is widely regarded as one of Waterford's greatest hurlers. Several hurlers have won the ball more than once. He was one of the best hurlers ever, unbelievably skilful, a terrific forward. In 1967 Scottish engineer Alexander Thom suggested borderline case alignments at the Hurlers. Mick also looked after the hurlers of the school. The 1990s which started so well were to prove difficult for the Cork hurlers. Many of Birr's hurlers, including Brian Whelahan, learned their craft at St. Brendan's Community School. Meanwhile, the hurlers retained their status in the Liam MacCarthy Cup.