Career
Born in, County, Curran first excelled at Gaelic games during his schooling at Scoil Ruáin. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 2004 championship.
At club level he is a one-time championship medallist as a hurler with.
He retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 2011 championship. In retirement from playing Curran became involved in team management and coaching, most notably as a selector with the under-21 hurling team