Mick Cahill

Mick Cahill (born 1938 in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer who played as a centre half.

Mick Cahill
Personal information
Full name Michael Cahill
Date of birth 1938 (age 84–85)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956–1962 Bohemians ? (0)
1962–1965 Shamrock Rovers 13 (0)
1965–1966 Transport ? (?)
1966–1967 Drumcondra 25 (1)
1967–1970 Bohemians 29 (0)
1970–1971 St Patrick's Athletic 2 (0)
International career
1960–1962 League of Ireland XI 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1962 from Bohemians.[1] He captained Bohs in 1961/62 during his time at Dalymount Park, five years before his brother Paul would do so. They joined a prestigious list of brothers such as the Hoopers, O'Kanes and Kerrs who captained The Gypsies. Mick received two amateur international caps and captained his country against England in February 1961 in a 1-1 draw in Dalymount Park. He played twice in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup for Rovers before signing for Transport F.C. in 1965 and later playing for Drumcondra F.C.

Honours

Personal life

Cahill was a successful greyhound racing owner during the 1980s, winning various open races.[2]

Sources
  • The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)
  • Bohemian F.C. Match Programme, 29 January 1989

References
  1. The Irish Times. Dublin. 9 August 1962. ISSN 0791-5144 https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1962/0809/Pg003.html#Ar00301:38F6233B463B29C6382AA64F2A96372C964F3106C333D6DB33772D36574730361333662A2C85EF3266103275E532F6042AD6132F762A. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "Irish Greyhound Review". Vol. 4. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd. 1982. p. 65.
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