He received his third level education in the University of Limerick .
Originally from Littleton in Tipperary , Cooney first played rugby for the local club Thurles RFC and attended the Thurles Christian Brothers School .
Cooney received Cooney 's third level education in the University of Limerick .
Originally from Littleton in Tipperary , Cooney first played rugby for the local club Thurles RFC and attended the Thurles Christian Brothers School .