Paddy Purcell. The Laois star midfielder on his love for hurling.
Paddy Purcell: The Laois star midfielder tells all about love for hurling. By Steven Kelly. 15/02/2022. It is fair to say that the name of Paddy Purcell has risen in profile over the last 3 seasons. The Rathdowney/Errill club-man has been at the heart of midfield and alongside John Lennon has turned the counties fortunes around. Purcell is one of 4 children and comes from a well-respected sporting house in Errill. He has 2 sisters and a brother and was raised on a farm. "My dad was chairman of the club at the time. I started playing hurling at u10 level and I remember in 2004 winning a Cumann Na NBunscoil final against Knock NS. I only remember it because I was the captain of the team. It was a big deal at the time." Purcell continued his education in Our lady's of Templemore where he played with many fine hurlers. "I played with Noel and John McGrath from Loughmore and Dan Morrissey. We had a great team back then. I then continued on playing for the colle...