| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Cahill | ||
| Date of birth | 1938 (age 85–86) | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| 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) |
| International career | |||
| 1960–1962 | League of Ireland XI | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mick Cahill (born 1938 in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer who played as a centre half.
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 before signing for Transport F.C. in 1965 and later playing 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
Personal life
Cahill was a successful greyhound racing owner during the 1980s, winning various open races.[2]
Sources
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)
- Bohemian F.C. Match Programme, 29 January 1989
References
- ↑ The Irish Times. Dublin. 9 August 1962. ISSN 0791-5144 https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1962/0809/Pg003.html#Ar00301:38F6233B463B29C6382AA64F2A96372C964F3106C333D6DB33772D36574730361333662A2C85EF3266103275E532F6042AD6132F762A.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Irish Greyhound Review". Vol. 4. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd. 1982. p. 65.
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