Billy McCarthy explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
Billy McCarthy
County:Tipperary
Province:Munster
Club:Thurles Sarsfields
Clposition:Midfield
Counties:Tipperary
Icposition:Midfield
Icyears:2018 -
Birth Place:County Tipperary, Ireland

Billy McCarthy is an Irish hurler who plays as a forward for the Tipperary senior team. He plays his club hurling with Thurles Sarsfields.

Career

McCarthy made his senior debut for the Tipperary hurling team on 17 February 2018 in the third round of the 2018 National Hurling League against Wexford when he came on as a substitute in the second half and scored a point.[1] [2] McCarthy made his Championship debut for the Tipperary on 20 May 2018 in the first round of the 2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship against Limerick in a 1–23 to 2–14 defeat.[3]

In August 2020, McCarthy ruptured his anterior cruciate knee ligament for the third time in as many years during the 2020 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Late Bonner goal clinches win for Tipp as Forde hits 2-9 against Wexford. 17 February 2018. The 42. 22 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Tipperary find high-tempo groove to end Wexford's run. 17 February 2018. Irish Times. 22 February 2018.
  3. Web site: Limerick begin Munster campaign in flying form with six-point victory over Tipperary. 21 May 2018. The 42. 22 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Cruel setback for Tipperary forward with third cruciate injury in as many years. 25 August 2019. The 42. 26 August 2020.