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Who is Micheal Martin's son? All you need to know about Cork GAA star Michael Aodh Martin

Micheal Martin's son has been the subject of a lot of public attention as his father became Taoiseach last weekend.

Micheal Aodh Martin has become an online hit recently, but some forget he is a well known figure in his own right.

He is a prominent GAA player and has won honours at both club and county level.

Here's everything you need to know about him.

What age is he?

Micheal Aodh Martin is 26-years old, and was born in Ballinlough, Co. Cork in 1994.

Incoming Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD during a Dail sititng at the Convention centre due to Covid 19 Scoail distancing rules on North Wall Quay, Dublin. (Gareth Chaney/Collins)

Who does he play for?

Martin plays for Cork Championship club, Nemo Rangers. He also represents Cork at inter-county level with the Cork senior football team.
 

What position does he play?

He plays in goal for both Nemo Rangers and the Cork senior side.

Michael Aodh Martin in action for UCC in 2016 (©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan)

What honours has he won playing?

Nemo Rangers

Munster Senior Club Football Championship: (2) 2017, 2019

Cork Senior Football Championship: (3) 2015, 2017, 2019

Cork

Munster Under-21 Football Championship: (1) 2014
 

When did he make his inter-county debut?

Martin made his county debut for Cork in 2016. He replaced Ken O'Halloran in goal for the Rebels, following an 18 point loss at home to Roscommon.

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