Mick Cahill Explained

Mick Cahill
Fullname:Michael Cahill
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Position:Centre-half
Years1:1956–1962
Clubs1:Bohemians
Caps1:?
Goals1:0
Years2:1962–1965
Clubs2:Shamrock Rovers
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Years3:1965–1966
Clubs3:Transport
Caps3:?
Goals3:?
Years4:1966–1967
Clubs4:Drumcondra
Caps4:25
Goals4:1
Years5:1967–1970
Clubs5:Bohemians
Caps5:29
Goals5:0
Years6:1970–1971
Caps6:2
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:1960–1962
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0

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

3

Personal life

Cahill was a successful greyhound racing owner during the 1980s, winning various open races.[2]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. News: https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1962/0809/Pg003.html#Ar00301:38F6233B463B29C6382AA64F2A96372C964F3106C333D6DB33772D36574730361333662A2C85EF3266103275E532F6042AD6132F762A . 1962-08-09 . . 0791-5144 . Dublin . en-ie . subscription.
  2. News: Irish Greyhound Review. 4 . 65. 1982. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.