Tags: Gaelic Games Player.
Matthew Whelan (born 1 February 1988) is an Irish hurler who plays as a centre-back for the Laois senior team.Born in Borris-in-Ossory County Laois Whelan first excelled at hurling during his tenure at St. Fergal’s College in Rathdowney. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Laois minor team before later lining out with the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 2007 National Hurling League.