Adrian Cahill
Irish hurler (1971–2020)
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Adrian Cahill (9 June 1971 – 7 November 2020) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Offaly senior team.[1]
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| Born | 9 June 1971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 7 November 2020 (aged 49) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Hurling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Right wing-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born in Birr, County Offaly, Cahill first played competitive hurling in his youth. He first came to prominence on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1989–90 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career Cahill won a set of Leinster and National Hurling League medals as a non-playing substitute.[2][3]
At club level Cahill is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Birr. In addition to this he also won two Leinster medals and one championship medal.[4]
His retirement came during the 1993–94 National League.[citation needed]
Cahill's brother, Gary, also enjoyed a lengthy career with Offaly.[citation needed]
Honours
Team
- Birr
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1995
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1991, 1994
- Offaly Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1991, 1994
- Offaly