Dave McCarthy
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Dave McCarthy is a retired Irish
sportsperson. He played Gaelic football
with his local club Clonakilty
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1972 until 1979.
, however, he enjoyed little success.
and All-Ireland
titles in 1967.
By 1973 McCarthy was a key member of the Cork senior football team and he duly won his first Munster
title on the field of play. The 5-12 to 1-15 defeat of arch-rivals Kerry showed the traditional football powers that Cork were coming. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted Cork against Galway
. Teenager Jimmy Barry-Murphy
scored the first of his two goals after just two minutes before scored a third for Cork after switching to left wing-forward. At full-time Cork were the champions by 3-17 to 2-13. This victory gave McCarthy a coveted All-Ireland
winners' medal.
Cork continued their provincial dominance in 1974. A 1-11 to 0-7 defeat of Kerry gave McCarthy a second Munster winners' medal. This victory resulted in Cork being installed as the favourites to retain their All-Ireland title. An air of overconfidence crept into the side as McCarthy’s side were defeated by eventual champions Dublin
in the All-Ireland semi-final. He continued playing with Cork for another few years, however, Kerry dominated provincial football for the next decade.
in the inter-provincial football competition. He first played with his province in 1975 and success was immediate. That year he captured a coveted Railway Cup winners' medal following a high-scoring victory over Ulster
. It was the first of four Railway Cup victories as Munster also recorded victories in 1976, 1977 and 1978.
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...
sportsperson. He played Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
with his local club Clonakilty
Clonakilty GAA
Clonakilty GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the town and parish of Clonakilty in County Cork, Ireland. It is affiliated to the Carbery division of Cork. The club has achieved fame primarily as a Gaelic football club. The club has played in the Cork Senior Football Championship for...
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1972 until 1979.
Club
McCarthy played his club football with his local club in ClonakiltyClonakilty GAA
Clonakilty GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the town and parish of Clonakilty in County Cork, Ireland. It is affiliated to the Carbery division of Cork. The club has achieved fame primarily as a Gaelic football club. The club has played in the Cork Senior Football Championship for...
, however, he enjoyed little success.
Inter-county
McCarthy first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork minor football team in the late 1960s. He was a non playing substitute as Cork claimed both MunsterMunster Minor Football Championship
The Munster Minor Football Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council. The current Munster Minor football champions are Tipperary. Clare won the inaugural...
and All-Ireland
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
The All-Ireland Minor Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for under-18 competitors of the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland...
titles in 1967.
By 1973 McCarthy was a key member of the Cork senior football team and he duly won his first Munster
Munster Senior Football Championship
The Munster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council and are played during the summer months...
title on the field of play. The 5-12 to 1-15 defeat of arch-rivals Kerry showed the traditional football powers that Cork were coming. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted Cork against Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
. Teenager Jimmy Barry-Murphy
Jimmy Barry-Murphy
James "Jimmy" Barry-Murphy is a former Irish hurler, Gaelic footballer and association footballer and is the current manager of the Cork senior hurling team...
scored the first of his two goals after just two minutes before scored a third for Cork after switching to left wing-forward. At full-time Cork were the champions by 3-17 to 2-13. This victory gave McCarthy a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
winners' medal.
Cork continued their provincial dominance in 1974. A 1-11 to 0-7 defeat of Kerry gave McCarthy a second Munster winners' medal. This victory resulted in Cork being installed as the favourites to retain their All-Ireland title. An air of overconfidence crept into the side as McCarthy’s side were defeated by eventual champions Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
in the All-Ireland semi-final. He continued playing with Cork for another few years, however, Kerry dominated provincial football for the next decade.
Inter-provincial
McCarthy also lined out with MunsterMunster 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 the inter-provincial football competition. He first played with his province in 1975 and success was immediate. That year he captured a coveted Railway Cup winners' medal following a high-scoring victory over Ulster
Ulster GAA
The Ulster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, and handball in the province of Ulster. The headquarters of the Ulster GAA is based in Armagh City....
. It was the first of four Railway Cup victories as Munster also recorded victories in 1976, 1977 and 1978.