Cathal Kiely (born 2001[1]) is an Irish hurler who plays for Offaly SHC club Kilcormac-Killoughey and at inter-county level with the Offaly senior hurling team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Cathal Ó Cadhla | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Midfield | ||
| Born |
2001 Kilcormac, County Offaly, Ireland | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Kilcormac-Killoughey | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Offaly titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
2023- | Offaly | 0 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:24, 13 March 2023. | |||
Career edit
Kiely first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with the Kilcormac-Killoughey club. He won an Offaly U20 HC title after a defeat of Belmont in the final in 2021.[2] Kiely had already joined the club's senior team by this stage, and top scored with 0-07 when Kilcormac were beaten by Shinrone in the 2022 SHC final.[3]
Kiely first appeared on the inter-county scene for Offaly as top scorer during the 2018 All-Ireland MHC.[4] He immediately progressed to the under-20 team and was overall top scorer during the 2019 All-Ireland U20HC.[5] He was Offaly's top scorer for his three-year under-20 tenure. Kiely made his senior team debut during the 2023 Walsh Cup.[6]
Personal life edit
His brother, Cillian Kiely, has also lined out with Offaly.[7]
Honours edit
- Kilcormac-Killoughey
- Offaly Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2021
References edit
- ^ "Offaly hurler sent for trial on assault charge". Offaly Express. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Corrigan, Kevin (31 August 2021). "Kikcormac/Killoughey take U-20 hurling crown". Offaly Express. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Shinrone make history with first Offaly SHC title after emphatic win over Kilmormac/Killoughey". Irish Independent. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "Kelly steers Cats past spirited Offaly challenge". Irish Independent. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Justin (26 June 2019). "Cathal Kiely scores 0-20 as Offaly come out on top in absolute classic over Dublin". Offaly Express. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ Egan, Kevin (3 February 2023). "Hurlers face long trip as footballers aim to maintain momentum". Offaly Independent. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Keane, Paul (16 September 2021). "Big hitter Cillian Kiely mulling over Offaly comeback for 2022". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 13 March 2023.