Michael Cahalane

Michael Cahalane
Personal information
Irish name Mícheál Ó Cathaláin
Sport Hurling
Position Left corner-forward
Born (1995-06-17) 17 June 1995 (age 29)
Bandon, County Cork, Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Nickname Mikey
Club(s)
Years Club
 Bandon
Club titles
Cork titles 0
Colleges(s)
Years College
 Cork Institute of Technology
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2014-2018
 Cork 8 (1-01)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 20:22, 30 July 2018.

Michael Cahalane (born 17 June 1995) is an Irish hurler who plays as a left corner-forward for club side Bandon. He is a former member of the Cork senior hurling team.

Playing career

College

Cahalane first came to prominence as a hurler with Hamilton High School in Bandon. Having played at every grade, he was a forward on the college's senior teams that played in the Harty Cup.[1]

Club

Cahalane joined the Bandon club at a young age and played both hurling and Gaelic football in all grades at juvenile and underage levels, enjoying some championship success. On 9 October 2016, he scored three points from play as Bandon defeated Fermoy in the premier intermediate hurling championship final.[2] A week later, Cahalane was a non-playing substitute when Bandon defeated Rockchapel by three points in the county intermediate football championship final.[3]

Inter-county

Minor

Cahalane first played for Cork at minor level in 2013. A dual player with both the hurlers and Gaelic footballers, his season ultimately ended without success with defeats by Waterford and Tipperary.[4][5]

Senior

Cahalane made his senior debut for Cork on 15 February 2014, replacing Aidan Walsh in the 46th minute of a National League game against Limerick at Páirc Uí Rinn.[6] During the latter stages of the league campaign, Cahalane complained of a breathing issue that was bothering him. Further tests ruled out asthma, however, an ultrasound revealed that he had an enlarged heart and had picked up a viral infection.[7] The condition threatened his hurling career and he played no part in Cork's league or championship campaigns over the subsequent two seasons.

On 12 March 2017, Cahalane made his return to the Cork senior team, coming on as a substitute for Alan Cadogan in the 31st minute of a National League defeat of Waterford.[8] He made his championship debut later that season, scoring a vital goal in a four-point Munster Championship quarter-final defeat of Tipperary.[9] On 9 July 2017, Cahalane won his first Munster medal following a 1-25 to 1-20 defeat of Clare in the final.[10]

On 1 July 2018, Cahalane won a second successive Munster medal following a 2-24 to 3-19 defeat of Clare in the final.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 1 September 2018.
Team Year Championship
Apps Score
Bandon 2017 6 3-13
2018 2 2-04
Total 8 5-17

Inter-county

As of match played 29 July 2018.
Team Year National League Munster All-Ireland Total
Division Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score Apps Score
Cork 2014 Division 1B 2 0-00 — — 2 0-00
2015 Division 1A — — — —
2016 — — — —
2017 2 0-00 3 1-01 1 0-00 6 1-01
2018 5 0-04 3 0-00 1 0-00 9 0-04
Total 9 0-04 6 1-01 2 0-00 17 1-05

Honours

Bandon
Cork

References

  1. ^ "Cahalane Hamilton hero". Irish Independent. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  2. ^ O'Callaghan, Theresa (10 October 2016). "Masterclass by Ronan Crowley earns Bandon senior status". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  3. ^ Horgan, Noel (22 October 2016). "Heartbreak for Rockies as Bandon show resilience". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Munster MHC: Wonderful Waterford stun Rebels". Hogan Stand. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  5. ^ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (16 May 2013). "Wasteful Tipp end up hanging on". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Ryan wants Treaty to drive on after Dowling delivers share". Irish Independent. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  7. ^ "'There's no better feeling for that young fella' - Cahalane's Cork comeback after heart problem". The 42. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Cahalane makes Rebels return after heart scare". Hogan Stand. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  9. ^ Moran, Seán (22 May 2017). "Cork's youthful cast knocks Tipperary off the stage in dazzling show". Irish Times. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Cork victorious over Clare in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  11. ^ Clerkin, Malachy (1 July 2018). "Cork quietly collect another Munster title as Clare crumble". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2018.