Niall Carolan Explained

Niall Carolan
Irish:Néil Ó Cearrluinn
Sport:Gaelic football
Icposition:Half Back
Birth Date:2002 4, df=yes
Clyears:2020–
Clubs:Cuchulainns
Code:Football
County:Cavan
Province:Ulster
Icyears:2022–
Counties:Cavan

Niall Carolan (born 18 April 2002) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Cuchulainns and the Cavan county team.

Playing career

Club

Carolan joined the Cuchulainns at a young age and joined the club's senior team in 2020.

Inter-county

Minor and under-20

Carolan was captain of the Cavan under-20 team for the 2022 season.[1] On 22 April, Carolan was in the half-back line as Cavan faced Tyrone in the Ulster final. Tyrone came out winners on a 0–11 to 0–10 scoreline.[2]

Senior

Carolan joined the Cavan senior squad in 2022 after the Ulster under-20 final loss. On 28 May, Carolan made his senior debut in a first round Tailteann Cup win over Down, scoring a point as a second half substitute.[3] Carolan made his first senior start in the quarter-final win over Fermanagh on 5 June.[4] Cavan went on to face Westmeath in the final on 9 July. Carolan started the game, with Westmeath coming out winners by four points.[5]

On 1 April 2023, Carolan was at corner back as Cavan faced Fermanagh in the National League Division 3 final. Cavan won the match by 0–16 to 1–7.[6]

Honours

Cavan

Notes and References

  1. News: Gartland. Niall. 22 April 2022. Carolan embracing the underdogs tag ahead of final. Gaelic Life. 24 September 2022.
  2. News: Fitzpatrick. Paul. 22 April 2022. Ruairi Canavan the hero as Tyrone edge Cavan in riveting Ulster U20 final. the42.ie. 20 February 2023.
  3. News: Fitzpatrick. Paul. 28 May 2022. Galligan the star of the show as Cavan see off disappointing Down. The42.ie. 11 July 2022.
  4. News: Fitzpatrick. Paul. 5 June 2022. Galligan and McKiernan turn on the style as Cavan make light work of Fermanagh. The42.ie. 24 September 2022.
  5. News: O'Brien. Kevin. 9 July 2022. Westmeath crowned inaugural Tailteann Cup champions after late flurry against Cavan. The42.ie. 11 July 2022.
  6. News: Keane. Paul. 1 April 2023. Cavan secure Fermanagh revenge and back-to-back league crowns. Irish Examiner. 1 April 2023.