Introduction
Shem Delaney is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team.
Born in Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Deelaney first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Kilkenny senior team during the 1974 championship. Delenay was an unused substitute during that championship campaign, however, he did win a set of All-Ireland and Leinster medals.
At club level Delaney is a one-time Leinster medallist with Fenians. In addition to this he has also won four championship medals.
Delaney's brother, Pat Delaney, and his brother-in-law, Billy Fitzpatrick, and won nine All-Ireland medals between them between 1969 and 1983. His nephew, P. J. Delaney, won an All-Ireland medal in 1993, while his son J. J. Delaney has enjoyed numerous All-Ireland successes.
Delaney retired from inter-county hurling after the 1974 championship.
Honours
Team
- Fenians
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1974
- Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship (4): 1970, 1972, 1973, 1977
- Kilkenny
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1974 (sub)
- Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1974 (sub)