Noel Sands
Noel Sands is an Irish former hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Down senior team.
After making his first appearance for the team during the 1985-86 National League, Sands later became a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement prior to the 2003 National League. During that time he won three Ulster medals and was a three-time All-Star nominee.
At club level Sands is an eight-time county club championship medalist. Sands son Eoghan was part of the Down Minor Hurling team that won the Ulster Minor Hurling Championship and League in 2012.
Honours
- Down Senior Hurling Championship : 1988 1989 1991 1996 2000 2001 2002 2006
- Ulster Senior Hurling Championship : 1992 1995 1997
- National Hurling League Division 3 : 1987 1989
- Antrim Senior Hurling League 2002 2003