Liam Hoare

Liam Hoare (born 2005) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with Carrig & Riverstown and at inter-county level with the Offaly senior hurling team.

Career

Hoare played hurling as a student at St Brendan's Community School in Birr. He was part of the Offaly Schools amalgamation that won the Leinster PPS SAHC in 2023. Hoare has also played for the University of Galway team.

At club level, Hoare plays with Carrig & Riverstown. After progressing through the juvenile and underage ranks, he eventually began his adult playing career. Hoare was a member of the team that beat Coolderry by 1–20 to 2–11 to win the Offaly IHC title in 2023.

Hoare first appeared on the inter-county scene with Offaly as a member of the minor team. His last game in the grade was a defeat by Tipperary in the 2022 All-Ireland minor final. Hoare later progressed to the under-20 team. He won an All-Ireland U20HC medal after beating Tipperary by 2–20 to 2–14 in the 2024 All-Ireland final. Hoare joined the Offaly senior hurling team in 2025.

Personal life

Hoare was diagnosed with a form of lymphoma in December 2022.

Honours

Offaly Schools Leinster PPS Senior A Hurling Championship: 2023

Carrig & Riverstown Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship: 2023

Offaly All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2024 Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2024 Leinster Minor Hurling Championship: 2022