Damien Cahalane
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
Castlehaven
St. Finbarr's
Cork

References

  1. ^ Sweeney, Éamonn (20 October 2013). "Driven on by love and pride". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (9 March 2012). "Late rally sees UCC claim three in-a-row". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  4. ^ Moynihan, Michael (1 December 2012). "The dual in the Haven crown". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  5. ^ McCarthy, Kieran (1 December 2012). "Castlehaven ace Cahalane would love dual role with Rebels". The Southern Star. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Nolan's late goal sparks Castlehaven celebrations". Irish Times. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  7. ^ "Hurley's haul grabs honours for Haven". Irish Independent. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Hurley strikes late to snatch title for Cork". Irish Times. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  9. ^ Cummiskey, Gavin (20 September 2010). "Tyrone hold out in face of fierce Cork finale". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Cork U-21s outscore Kerry rivals by 22 points". Irish Examiner. 6 April 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  11. ^ "Cork secure Championship title". Irish Examiner. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  12. ^ Cahill, Jackie (11 April 2013). "Ruthless Rebels cut loose to seal treble". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  13. ^ "Cork captain Cahalane eyes All Ireland U21 football prize". The 42. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  14. ^ Fogarty, John (6 May 2013). "Rebel woe as U21 crown goes west". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  15. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (6 February 2012). "Cork test reserve strength". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  16. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (16 March 2012). "Cahalane to make first league start for Rebels". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "Damien Cahalane included in Cork football side for 2013 opener". The 42. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  19. ^ McCarthy, Kieran (10 January 2013). "Cahalane I am 100 per cent Cork football this season". The Southern Star. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  20. ^ "Cahalane to make Cork debut". Hogan Stand. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  21. ^ "New look Cork coast past Limerick". Irish Examiner. 25 May 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  22. ^ Fogarty, John (17 January 2014). "Worrying rise in GAA hip surgery claims". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  23. ^ Foley, Cliona (17 January 2014). "Cahalane boost for Cork hurlers". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  24. ^ Cummiskey, Gavin (3 July 2014). "Dual players Eoin Cadogan, Aidan Walsh and Damien Cahalane return for Cork". Irish Times. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  25. ^ Fogarty, John (9 July 2014). "Cahalane doubtful for Cork after freak dressing room cut". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  26. ^ Breheny, Martin (14 July 2014). "Supersub Paudie O'Sullivan gives Cork real belief". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  27. ^ "Cork dual star Cahalane opts for hurling next year". Irish Independent. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  28. ^ Horgan, Noel (1 February 2015). "Cahalane ready to reap rewards as hurling gets all his attention". The Southern Star. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  29. ^ "Cork victorious over Clare in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  30. ^ Clerkin, Malachy (1 July 2018). "Cork quietly collect another Munster title as Clare crumble". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2018.

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