Career
Born in Rialto,, Muldowney first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Synge Street Columbia Broadcasting System. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-four when he first linked up with the senior team He made his debut during the 1932 championship. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level Muldowney was a one-time championship medallist in the junior grade with.
Muldowney retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1934 championship. Club Inter-county He was a Leinster runner-up that year as Kilkenny retained the provincial title following a narrow 4-6 to 3-5 victory.
The subsequent All-Ireland decider on 2 September 1934 saw Limerick providing the opposition. After being in arrears by one point at the interval, the second half was also keenly contested.
Dinny O"Neill scored the vital goal which secured a 3-4 to 2-7 draw.
The replay on 30 September 1934 was also a close affair with the sides level for much of the match. Dave Clohessy was the goal-scoring hero for Limerick as he bagged four in total to secure a 5-2 to 2-6 victory for the Shannonsiders.
