Mick Cahill
Mick Cahill (born 1938 in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer who played as a centre half.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Cahill | ||
| Date of birth | 1938 (age 81–82) | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre-half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1962 | Bohemians | ? | (0) |
| 1962–1965 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | (0) |
| 1965–1966 | Transport | ? | (?) |
| 1966–1967 | Drumcondra | 25 | (1) |
| 1967–1970 | Bohemians | 29 | (0) |
| 1970–1971 | St Patrick's Athletic | 2 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1960–1962 | League of Ireland XI | 6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Biography
He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1962 from Bohemians.[1] He captained Bohs in 1961/62 during his time at Dalymount Park, five years before his brother Paul would do so. They joined a prestigious list of brothers such as the Hoopers, O'Kanes and Kerrs who captained The Gypsies. Mick received two amateur international caps and captained his country against England in February 1961 in a 1-1 draw in Dalymount Park.
He played twice in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup for Rovers.
Signed for Transport F.C. in 1965 and later played for Drumcondra F.C..
Honours
- League of Ireland
- Shamrock Rovers - 1963/64
- League of Ireland Shield: 3
- Shamrock Rovers - 1962/63, 1963/64, 1964/65
- Leinster Senior Cup (football)
- Shamrock Rovers - 1964
- Dublin City Cup
- Shamrock Rovers - 1963/64
Sources
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)
- Bohemian F.C. Match Programme, 29 January 1989
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