Career
Born in, Tobin first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Coláiste Mhíchíl. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2011 championship.
At club level he plays with Murroe-Boher.
Inter-county He was held scoreless in a 0-12 to 3-21 Munster semi-final defeat by Tipperary. Over the next three years Tobin was a regular with the under-21 team, however, his side enjoyed little success during that period.
Tobin made his senior debut for in a 2-9 to 0-6 league defeat of Clare on 13 February 2011. He became a regular throughout the group stage games and ended the campaign with a Division 2 medal following a 4-12 to 2-13 defeat of Clare in the decider.
Tobin contributed 1-1 during that game.
On 12 June 2011 Tobin made his senior championship debut in a 3-15 to 3-14 Munster semi-final defeat by Waterford.
