About Donal Whelan
Lived 1931 – 1995 (aged 63–64). Donal Whelan was an Irish hurler.
Donal Anthony Whelan is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Waterford senior team.
Whelan was a key member of the team during a golden age for Waterford hurling in the late 1950s. During his inter-county career he won one All-Ireland medal and two Munster medals. Whelan was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level Whelan enjoyed a lengthy career with Abbeyside.
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Who was Donal Whelan?
Irish hurler
When was Donal Whelan born?
Donal Whelan was born in 1931 in Abbeyside.
When did Donal Whelan die?
Donal Whelan died on 21 September 1995.
What was Donal Whelan's occupation?
Donal Whelan was a hurler.
What nationality was Donal Whelan?
Donal Whelan was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donal Whelan. https://biography.guide/donal-whelan/
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