Ian Doherty
Ian Doherty, known as “Smiley” since the U-7 league, is an 11th year veteran playing as a Half-Forward for Slim’s! He started playing about a month before he turned six, and was introduced to the club by a friend from his dance team whose mother thought his athleticism and enthusiasm would work perfectly for this sport. Ian cites two instances as the highlight of his hurling career, first, being asked to move up to the adult league a year early, and second, being invited to practice with the traveling team younger than most of the other players. While not at the pitch, Ian tries to do a lot of everything, including multiple sports: soccer, basketball, golf, baseball and volleyball, musicals, choirs and an impressive career as a competitive Irish dancer! His dance career is something that can also be seen in his pre-game warm ups, stretching until his foot is above his head to stretch his hamstrings!