Career
He enjoyed little success in the senior grade and was an unused substitute in Limerick"s All-Ireland final defeat in 2007. At club level Flavin plays with. Club Flavin plays his club hurling with and has enjoyed some success.
In 2001 he lined out in a county under-21 championship decider.
Ballybrown were the opponents, however, a comprehensive 1-12 to 0-4 victory gave Flavin a coveted under-21 championship medal. Inter-county Flavin made his senior debut for Limerick in a National League game against Antrim in 2007.
He played a number of games during that campaign and was subsequently included on Limerick"s championship panel, making his debut in a Munster semi-final defeat of Tipperary. Flavin was an unused substitute for Limerick during their 2-19 to 1-15 defeat by Kilkenny in the 2007 All-Ireland final.
Flavin played a number of National League games for Limerick again in 2008, however, he left the panel after that year"s championship.