Guiney first played hurling to a high standard as a student at St Peter's College in Wexford.
[4] Guiney was also part of the Rathnure team beaten by St Joseph's Doora-Barefield in the 1999 All-Ireland club final.
[7] He made his senior team debut in a National Hurling League game against Clare in October 1991.
[8] Guiney won a Leinster SHC medal in 1996, before playing at right wing-back when Wexford beat Limerick in the 1996 All-Ireland final.
[9] After being appointed team captain in 1997, Guiney won a second consecutive Leinster SHC medal.