Thomas Costello (hurler)

Thomas Costello (born 1978) is an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Tipperary senior team.

Born in Cappawhite, County Tipperary, Thomas Costello first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2001 league. Costello went on to become a regular member of the team over the next few years, and won one All-Ireland medal, one Munster medal and one National Hurling League medal.

At club level Costello is a three-time divisional medallist with Cappawhite. Captain U21 team to County A title in 1999.

Throughout his career Costello made 17 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 2004 championship.

Team

 * Cappawhite
 * West Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship (3): 2000, 2001, 2005
 * Tipperary Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1999


 * Tipperary
 * All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2001
 * Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2001
 * National Hurling League (1): 2001
 * Railway Cup 2001
 * Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1999
 * All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1996
 * Munster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1996