Aaron Niland

Aaron Niland (born 2006) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with Clarinbridge and at inter-county level with the Galway senior hurling team.

Career

Niland played hurling at all grades as a student at the Presentation College in Athenry. He was part of the school's senior hurling team that won three Connacht PPS SAHC titles in four years between 2022 and 2025. He later lined out with the University of Galway. At club level, Niland plays with Clarinbridge.

At inter-county level, Niland first appeared for Galway during a two-year tenure with the minor team. He was part of the team beaten by Clare in the 2023 All-Ireland MHC final, while also ending the campaign as top scorer. Niland immediately progressed to the under-20 team.

Niland was added to the senior team in 2026, and made his debut in Galway's National Hurling League defeat by Tipperary.

Career statistics

Honours

Presentation College, Athenry Connacht Colleges Senior Hurling Championship: 2022, 2023, 2025

Galway Leinster Senior Hurling Championship: 2026 Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2026 Leinster Minor Hurling Championship: 2023