Killian 'Gunner' Brady (born 11 June 1991) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Cavan county team. He plays his club football with Mullahoran.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Cillian Ó Brádaigh | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Corner Back/Midfield | ||
| Born | 11 June 1991 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Nickname | Gunner[1] | ||
| Occupation | Garda Síochána | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Mullahoran | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Cavan titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
2013– | Cavan | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Ulster titles | 1 | ||
Playing career edit
Club edit
On 30 September 2012, Brady started at full back against Kingscourt Stars in his first county final, and the game ended in a draw.[2] Brady kept his position for the replay which took place on 7 October 2012. A 1–8 to 0–7 win gave Brady his first county title.[3]
Brady was captain as Mullahoran reached another county final in 2018, but this time it was at the Intermediate grade.[4] Mullahoran faced Cuchulainns in the final which took place on 14 October. Brady lined out at midfield as Mullahoran ran out emphatic winners.[5] Mullahoran progressed in the Ulster Club championship with wins over Bredagh and Banagher.[6] On 3 December, Mullahoran faced Antrim champions Naomh Éanna in the Ulster Intermediate final.[7] The Antrim side were winners by four points.[8]
Inter-county edit
Minor and under-21 edit
On 11 April 2012, Brady started in the Ulster under-21 final against Tyrone. An early goal helped Cavan to a 1–10 to 0–10 win.[9] On 21 April, Brady started in the All-Ireland semi-final against Roscommon, where Cavan lost by five points.[10]
Senior edit
Brady joined the Cavan senior panel in 2013. On 19 May 2013, Brady made his championship debut in an Ulster preliminary round win over Armagh.[11]
On 27 April 2014, Brady was at midfield as Cavan faced Roscommon in the National League Division 3 Final. Roscommon were winners on a 1–17 to 0–18 scoreline.[12]
Brady was in the half-back line as Cavan played Galway in the National League on 3 April 2016, as Cavan earned promotion to the top flight for the first time in 15 years.[13] On 24 April, Brady started the Division 2 Final against Tyrone, with Tyrone going home with the silverware.[14]
On 22 November 2020, Brady started in midfield against Donegal in the Ulster final. Brady received a first half black card, but didn't stop Cavan coming out winners by four points.[15] Brady also started the All-Ireland semi-final as Cavan suffered a heavy loss to eventual champions Dublin.[16]
Cavan faced Tipperary in the National League Division 4 final on 2 April 2022. Brady started the game as Cavan were winners on a 2–10 to 0–15 scoreline.[17]
On 9 July 2022, Brady was at corner back as Cavan took on Westmeath in the inaugural Tailteann Cup decider at Croke Park. Westmeath came out on top with a four-point win.[18]
Honours edit
Cavan
- Ulster Senior Football Championship (1): 2020
- National Football League Division 4 (1): 2022
- Ulster Under-21 Football Championship (1): 2012
Mullahoran
- Cavan Senior Football Championship (1): 2012
- Cavan Intermediate Football Championship (1): 2018 (c)
References edit
- ^ "This Weekend's All-Ireland Semifinals Will Feature Some Great Nicknames". Balls.ie. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Cavan SFC final: Late O'Reilly free denies Kingscourt". Hogan Stand. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Cavan SFC final replay: Brady strike sinks Stars". Hogan Stand. 7 October 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Killian gunning for glory again". The Anglo-Celt. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Mullahoran deliver in brilliant style". The Anglo-Celt. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Mullahoran make history with Ulster club football's first free-kick shoot-out win". The Irish News. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Mullahoran eager to secure Ulster glory". Gaelic Athletic Association. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "History makers St Enda's see off Mullahoran to claim first Ulster Championship title". The Irish News. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Cavan pick up second successive Ulster U21 crown". Irish Examiner. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "All-Ireland U21FC semi-final: Rossies edge out Cavan". Hogan Stand. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "4 point victory for Cavan over Armagh in Ulster showdown". The42.ie. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Roscommon claim Division 3 football title". RTÉ. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Cavan back in the top flight after beating Galway". RTÉ. 3 April 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Tyrone see off Cavan for silverware". RTÉ. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Cavan shock Donegal to claim Ulster title". RTÉ. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Dublin beat Cavan at a canter to reach another final". RTÉ. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Lynch brace crucial as Cavan pip Tipp to Croke Park glory". Irish Examiner. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Westmeath crowned inaugural Tailteann Cup champions after late flurry against Cavan". The42.ie. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.