Less than a week after scoring 11 points as Waterford became Allianz Hurling League champions, Pauric Mahony has apparently suffered a serious leg injury while playing for his club side Ballygunner.
JJ Kavanagh & Sons SHC Rd 1 Ballygunner 2-15 Ballyduff 0-7. Game delayed. Serious injury to Pauric Mahony
— Waterford GAA (@WaterfordGAA) May 9, 2015
According to freelance journalist Tomás McCarthy, the 22-year-old was taken from the field by ambulance.
Sad sight here in Fraher Field Pauric Mahony taken away in ambulance 17 minute delay
— Tomás McCarthy (@tomasmcc) May 9, 2015
Sad sight to see Pauric Mahony being lifted into ambulance, a few prayers that it's not as bad as feared , suspected broken leg #Waterford
— Brian Flannery (@BrianJAFlannery) May 9, 2015
Ballygunner were playing Ballyduff Upper in the first round of the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship.
The 22-year-old's free taking accuracy has been a key factor in Waterford's recent revival under Derek McGrath. This injury is a huge blow just four weeks away from their Munster Championship opener against Cork.
Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE
