Career
Born in, County, Hayes first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-four when he first linked up with the intermediate team At club level Hayes is a one-time championship medallist with.
In retirement from playing Hayes has become involved in team management and coaching.
As manager of the intermediate team he guided them to All-Ireland and Munster titles. Hayes later served as a selector with the under-21 team
Player Manager.
