Mark Bergin (born 28 April 1989) is an Irish hurler who is a former captain of the Kilkenny senior team.

Mark Bergin
Personal information
Irish name Marc Ó Beirgin
Sport Hurling
Position Centre-forward
Born (1989-04-28) 28 April 1989 (age 35)
Kilkenny, Ireland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Occupation Primary school teacher
Club(s)*
Years Club Apps (scores)
2006-present
O'Loughlin Gaels 40 (12-257)
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 2
Leinster titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2012; 2016-2017
Kilkenny
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 2
All-Irelands 1
NHL 1
All Stars 0
* club appearances and scores correct as of 23:26, 2 March 2020.

Bergin made his first appearance for the team during the 2012 National League, however, he remained as a peripheral figure outside of the starting fifteen. In spite of this he won a National League medal in his debut season.[1]

At club level Bergin is a Leinster medalist with O'Loughlin Gaels. In addition to this he has also won a county club championship medal.[citation needed]

In January 2017, Bergin was nominated as the captain of the Kilkenny hurling team for 2017.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Cats hammer Cork in league decider". RTÉ Sport. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Mark Bergin anointed Kilkenny hurling captain for the year ahead". The 42. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Kilkenny Senior Hurling Captain
2017
Succeeded by