Ciarán O'Boyle (born 22 February 1984) is an Irish former

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player.

Career

O'Boyle joined the

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academy ahead of the 2005–06 season, and progressed to a development contract with the province ahead of the 2006–07 season. In 2007, O'Boyle was part of the Garryowen team that defeated

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16–15 in the All-Ireland League Division 1 final. He made his senior debut for Munster in their 28–14 win against

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on 22 February 2009, with O'Boyle scoring the try that clinched a bonus-point for the province. He also scored a try for Munster during his second appearance for the province in their 20–9 win against

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on 7 March 2009, however, he also sustained a torn hamstring during the game, ruling him out for two months. Despite this setback, O'Boyle was promoted to a full contract for the 2009–10 season, but he was released by Munster at the end of that season and returned to the amateur club scene with Garryowen.

References

External links

Munster Profile
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