Damien Cahalane
Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Damien Ó Cathaláin | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Full-back | ||
| Born | (1992-08-10) 10 August 1992 (age 31) Wilton, Cork, Ireland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Occupation | Bar owner | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Castlehaven St Finbarr's | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Football | Hurling | ||
| Cork titles | 2 | 1 | |
| Colleges(s) | |||
| Years | College | ||
2011- | University College Cork | ||
| College titles | |||
| Fitzgibbon titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
2012-present | Cork | 31 (0-02) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 3 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:52, 3 July 2021. | |||
Damien Cahalane (born 10 August 1992) is an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer who plays as a centre-back for club sides St Finbarr's and Castlehaven and as a full-back at senior level with the Cork county hurling team.
Early life
Cahalane was born in Wilton, Cork. His father, Niall Cahalane, and his uncle, John Cleary, won All-Ireland medals as members of the Cork senior football team in 1989 and 1990.[1] His aunt, Nollaig Cleary, won nine All-Ireland medals with Cork.[2] His brother, Conor Cahalane, has also played for Cork.
Playing career
College
Cahalane first came to prominence as a dual player with Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh in Bishopstown. Having played both codes at every grade, he won a Cork Colleges Under-16½ B medal in 2009.
University
As a student at University College Cork, Cahalane also became involved in Gaelic games. On 8 March 2012, he won an All-Ireland Freshers Championship medal following a 0-24 to 3-11 defeat of the University of Limerick.[3]
Club
In spite of living in Cork city, Cahalane joined the Castlehaven football club in West Cork at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels, winning two divisional under-21 championship medals and a county under-21 championship medal in 2010. He simultaneously played hurling with the St Finbarr's club.[4][5] On 8 October 2012, Cahalane was at centre-back when Castlehaven defeated Duhallow by 1-7 to 0-9 to win the county senior championship.[6] Castlehaven retained the title on 13 October 2013 after a two-point defeat of Nemo Rangers, with Cahalane winning a second championship medal.[7]
Inter-county
Minor and under-21
Cahalane first played for Cork as a member of the minor football team in 2009. A dual player in his second season at minor, he won a Munster medal with the footballers after a one-point defeat of Kerry in the final.[8] On 19 September 2010, Cahalane was at midfield when Cork were defeated by Tyrone in the All-Ireland final.[9]
Cahalane continued his dual status with the Cork under-21 teams, however, he enjoyed little success with the hurling team. During his three years with the Cork under-21 footballers, the team remained undefeated in the provincial championship, with Cahalane winning successive Munster medals in 2011, 2012 and 2013.[10][11][12] Cahalane was captain of the team for the third title.[13] On 4 May 2013, Cahalane was at full-back when Cork suffered a 1-14 to 1-11 defeat by Galway in the All-Ireland final.[14]
Senior
Cahalane made his senior debut for Cork in a Waterford Crystal Cup defeat of Kerry on 4 February 2012.[15] He made his first start in a National League game in a four-point defeat of Galway on 18 March 2012, before making his first championship start at full-back later that season in an All-Ireland Qualifier against Wexford.[16][17] The following season, Cahalane switched codes to Gaelic football, making his senior debut in a McGrath Cup game on 6 January 2013.[18][19] He made his first start in a National League game in a 1-18 to 2-09 defeat by Dublin on 2 February 2013, before making his first championship start later that season in a Munster Championship quarter-final against Limerick.[20][21] Cahalane underwent a double hip operation at the end of the season.[22]
At the start of 2014, Cahalane committed to playing for both the Cork senior hurling and football teams for the upcoming season.[23][24] Following Cork's defeat by Kerry in the Munster final, Cahalane suffered a large gash to his heel when he stepped on a medicinal vial in the shower in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.[25] The injury threatened his participation in the provincial hurling final, however, on 13 July 2014, Cahalane won his first Munster medal after a six-point defeat of Limerick.[26]
At the end of the 2014 season Cahalane decided to end his association with the Cork football team and to concentrate on hurling.[27][28] On 9 July 2017, he won his second Munster medal following a 1-25 to 1-20 defeat of Clare in the final.[29]
On 1 July 2018, Cahalane won a third Munster medal following a 2-24 to 3-19 defeat of Clare in the final.[30]
Career statistics
- As of 3 July 2021.
| Team | Year | National League | Munster | All-Ireland | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | ||
| Cork | 2012 | Division 1A | 1 | 0-00 | 0 | 0-00 | 1 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| 2014 | Division 1B | 2 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-01 | 1 | 0-00 | 7 | 0-01 | |
| 2015 | Division 1A | 5 | 0-00 | 1 | 0-00 | 3 | 0-01 | 9 | 0-01 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 0-01 | 1 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 8 | 0-01 | ||
| 2017 | 4 | 0-00 | 3 | 0-00 | 1 | 0-00 | 8 | 0-00 | ||
| 2018 | 1 | 0-00 | 5 | 0-00 | 1 | 0-00 | 7 | 0-00 | ||
| 2019 | 5 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 9 | 0-00 | ||
| 2020 | 2 | 0-04 | 1 | 0-00 | 2 | 0-00 | 5 | 0-04 | ||
| 2021 | 4 | 0-01 | 1 | 0-00 | 0 | 0-00 | 5 | 0-01 | ||
| Career total | 29 | 0-06 | 18 | 0-01 | 13 | 0-01 | 60 | 0-08 | ||
Honours
- University College Cork
- All-Ireland Freshers Hurling Championship: 2012
- Castlehaven
- St. Finbarr's
- Cork
- Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 2014, 2017, 2018
- Munster Under-21 Football Championship: 2011, 2012, 2013 (c)
- Munster Minor Football Championship: 2010
References
- ^ Sweeney, Éamonn (20 October 2013). "Driven on by love and pride". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ McCarthy, Kieran (6 June 2015). "Nollaig hangs up her boots". The Southern Star. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (9 March 2012). "Late rally sees UCC claim three in-a-row". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Moynihan, Michael (1 December 2012). "The dual in the Haven crown". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ McCarthy, Kieran (1 December 2012). "Castlehaven ace Cahalane would love dual role with Rebels". The Southern Star. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Nolan's late goal sparks Castlehaven celebrations". Irish Times. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Hurley's haul grabs honours for Haven". Irish Independent. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Hurley strikes late to snatch title for Cork". Irish Times. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Cummiskey, Gavin (20 September 2010). "Tyrone hold out in face of fierce Cork finale". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Cork U-21s outscore Kerry rivals by 22 points". Irish Examiner. 6 April 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Cork secure Championship title". Irish Examiner. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Cahill, Jackie (11 April 2013). "Ruthless Rebels cut loose to seal treble". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Cork captain Cahalane eyes All Ireland U21 football prize". The 42. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Fogarty, John (6 May 2013). "Rebel woe as U21 crown goes west". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (6 February 2012). "Cork test reserve strength". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (16 March 2012). "Cahalane to make first league start for Rebels". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Cork make four changes to face Wexford as St Finbarr's Damien Cahalane is handed his first Championship start". RTÉ Sport. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Damien Cahalane included in Cork football side for 2013 opener". The 42. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ McCarthy, Kieran (10 January 2013). "Cahalane I am 100 per cent Cork football this season". The Southern Star. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Cahalane to make Cork debut". Hogan Stand. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "New look Cork coast past Limerick". Irish Examiner. 25 May 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Fogarty, John (17 January 2014). "Worrying rise in GAA hip surgery claims". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Foley, Cliona (17 January 2014). "Cahalane boost for Cork hurlers". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Cummiskey, Gavin (3 July 2014). "Dual players Eoin Cadogan, Aidan Walsh and Damien Cahalane return for Cork". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Fogarty, John (9 July 2014). "Cahalane doubtful for Cork after freak dressing room cut". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Breheny, Martin (14 July 2014). "Supersub Paudie O'Sullivan gives Cork real belief". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Cork dual star Cahalane opts for hurling next year". Irish Independent. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Horgan, Noel (1 February 2015). "Cahalane ready to reap rewards as hurling gets all his attention". The Southern Star. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Cork victorious over Clare in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ Clerkin, Malachy (1 July 2018). "Cork quietly collect another Munster title as Clare crumble". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
External links
- Damien Cahalane profile at the Cork GAA website
