Cathal Casey
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Cathal Casey is an Irish
retired sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club St. Catherine’s and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1987 until 1995.
in East Cork in 1967. He was educated locally and later studied at University College Cork. Here he first tasted major hurling success when he won four Fitzgibbon Cup
medals.
with his local St. Catherine’s club and enjoyed some success.
following a victory over Wexford
. Three years later in 1988 Casey won a Munster title with the under-21 team. Once again he later collected an All-Ireland
title following a defeat of Kilkenny
.
By this stage Casey had made his senior debut in National Hurling League
games. He made his championship debut against Waterford
in 1989 and won his first Munster
title in 1990 following a surprise victory over arch-rivals Tipperary
. Cork later qualified for an All-Ireland final appearance with Galway. Like in previous meetings between the two sides Cork were complete underdogs, however, in a thrilling and high-scoring game Cork defeated the men from the West, giving Casey his first All-Ireland
medal. He was presented with an All-Star award in 1991 and in 1992 he won a second Munster title. Cork later faced Kilkenny
in the championship decider, however, victory went to ‘the Cats’ on that occasion. Casey added a National Hurling League
medal to his collection in 1993. McCathy continued hurling at inter-county level until 1995.
Casey also won a Railway Cup medal with Munster
in 1992.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
retired sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club St. Catherine’s and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1987 until 1995.
Early life
Cathal Casey was born in BallynoeBallynoe
Ballynoe is a small settlement and townland south of Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland. The main feature of note is Ballynoe Stone Circle, a large circle of over 50 closely spaced upright stones, surrounding a mound which, when excavated, was found to contain two cists in which cremated...
in East Cork in 1967. He was educated locally and later studied at University College Cork. Here he first tasted major hurling success when he won four Fitzgibbon Cup
Fitzgibbon Cup
The Fitzgibbon Cup the championship for top division of university hurling in Ireland. It is administrated by the Higher Education committee which is part of the Gaelic Athletic Association...
medals.
Club
Casey played his club hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local St. Catherine’s club and enjoyed some success.
Inter-county
Casey first came to prominence as a member of the Cork minor hurling team in the early 1980s. He won a Munster medal at this level in 1985, before later collecting an All-IrelandAll-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
following a victory over Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
. Three years later in 1988 Casey won a Munster title with the under-21 team. Once again he later collected an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
title following a defeat of Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
.
By this stage Casey had made his senior debut in National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
games. He made his championship debut against Waterford
Waterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
in 1989 and won his first Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title in 1990 following a surprise victory over arch-rivals Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
. Cork later qualified for an All-Ireland final appearance with Galway. Like in previous meetings between the two sides Cork were complete underdogs, however, in a thrilling and high-scoring game Cork defeated the men from the West, giving Casey his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal. He was presented with an All-Star award in 1991 and in 1992 he won a second Munster title. Cork later faced Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
in the championship decider, however, victory went to ‘the Cats’ on that occasion. Casey added a National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medal to his collection in 1993. McCathy continued hurling at inter-county level until 1995.
Casey also won a Railway Cup medal with Munster
Munster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
in 1992.