Peter Smith (hurler)

Smith played hurling at all grades as a student at Midleton CBS. He was part the of the school's senior team that lost to Abbey CBS in the final of the Dean Ryan Cup in 1987.^[1] Smith later won a Dr Harty Cup medal after a 2–07 to 2–03 win over Thurles CBS in 1988.^[2][3]

At club level, Smith first played for Midleton at juvenile and underage levels. He won three successive Cork MAHC medals, while also claiming consecutive Cork U21AHC medals. Smith won a Cork SHC in 1991 after a 1–17 to 1–08 win over Glen Rovers.^[4][5]

Smith first played for Cork at inter-county level during a three-year tenure with the minor team. He won Munster MHC medals in 1988 and 1990, as well as captaining the team to a 1–09 to 0–09 defeat by Kilkenny in the 1990 All-Ireland minor final.^[6] Smith later progressed to the under-21 team and won Munster U21HC medals in 1991 and 1993.^[7] Smith subsequently spent three seasons with the senior team.^[8]

Smith became involved in team management and coaching following his retirement from playing. He managed Midleton to the Cork SHC title in 2013 after a 2–15 to 2–13 win over Sarsfields.^[9] Smith later managed Cloyne.^[10]