Cathal Kiely

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.

Cathal Kiely
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

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

His brother, Cillian Kiely, has also lined out with Offaly.[7]

Honours
Kilcormac-Killoughey
  • Offaly Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2021

References
  1. "Offaly hurler sent for trial on assault charge". Offaly Express. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. Corrigan, Kevin (31 August 2021). "Kikcormac/Killoughey take U-20 hurling crown". Offaly Express. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  3. "Shinrone make history with first Offaly SHC title after emphatic win over Kilmormac/Killoughey". Irish Independent. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  4. "Kelly steers Cats past spirited Offaly challenge". Irish Independent. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  5. 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.
  6. Egan, Kevin (3 February 2023). "Hurlers face long trip as footballers aim to maintain momentum". Offaly Independent. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  7. Keane, Paul (16 September 2021). "Big hitter Cillian Kiely mulling over Offaly comeback for 2022". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
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