P. J. Molloy Gaelic games player
P. J. Molloy (born 30 April 1952) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Galway senior team.Born in Athenry, County Galway, Molloy first excelled at hurling in his youth. He made his first impression on the inter-county scene when he joined the Galway under-21 team. He made his senior debut during the 1971-72 National Hurling League. Molloy went on to play a key role for Galway for sixteen years, and won two All-Ireland medals and one National Hurling League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on five occasions.As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team at various times throughout his career, Molloy won five Railway Cup medals. At club level he is a one-time Connacht medallist with Athenry. He also won two championship medals.Molloy's career tally of 11 goals and 114 points was a record score for a Galway player which stood until it was surpassed by Eugene Cloonan.Throughout his career Molloy made 35 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1987 championship.In retirement from playing, Molloy became involved in team management and coaching. At club level he coached Athenry to the All-Ireland title in 1997.