Here he won back - to - back Connacht medals , however , an All - Ireland medal remained elusive .
Born in Ballinasloe , County Galway , Cooney first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Gort Community School .
Here Cooney won back - to - back Connacht medals , however , an All - Ireland medal remained elusive .
Born in Ballinasloe , County Galway , Cooney first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Gort Community School .