Adrian Cahill

Adrian Cahill (born 9 June 1971) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Offaly senior team.[1]

Adrian Cahill
Personal information
Irish name Ódreáin Ó Cathail
Sport Hurling
Position Right wing-back
Born (1971-06-09) 9 June 1971
Birr, County Offaly, Ireland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Club(s)
Years Club
 Birr
Club titles
Offaly titles 2
Leinster titles 2
All-Ireland Titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1989-1993
 Offaly 3 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:19, 29 June 2014.

Born in Birr, County Offaly, Cahill first played competitive hurling in his youth. He first came to prominence on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1989-90 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career Cahill won a set of Leinster and National Hurling League medals as a non-playing substitute.[2][3]

At club level Cahill is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Birr. In addition to this he also won two Leinster medals and one championship medals.[4]

His retirement came during the 1993-94 National League.

Cahill's brother, Gary, also enjoyed a lengthy career with Offaly.

Honours

Team
Birr
Offaly
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References
  1. "Interview: Adrian Cahill". Hogan Stand website. 29 March 1991. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  2. "Offaly GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  3. "Leinster Senior Hurling Finalists" (PDF). Leinster GAA website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  4. "Club History". Birr GAA website. Archived from the original on 23 July 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014.


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