Robert Downey (hurler)

Robert Downey (born 1999) is an Irish hurler who plays as a full- back and half back for club side Glen Rovers and at inter-county level with the Cork senior hurling team.[1] He usually lines out as a left wing-back.

Robert Downey
Personal information
Irish name Riobeard Ó Dúnaigh
Sport Hurling
Position Full Back
Born 21 September 1999
Blackpool, Cork, Ireland
Occupation Student
Club(s)*
Years Club Apps (scores)
2016-present
 Glen Rovers 14 (1-04)
Club titles
Cork titles 1
Colleges(s)
Years College
2018-present
 University College Cork
College titles
Fitzgibbon titles 1
Inter-county(ies)**
Years County Apps (scores)
2018-present
 Cork 8 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
* club appearances and scores correct as of 13:39, 31 October 2020.
**Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:52, 31 July 2021.

Playing career

Christian Brothers College

During his secondary schooling at Christian Brothers College, Downey was a regular with the senior team that played in the Dr. Harty Cup.[2]

University College Cork

After lining out for the University College Cork freshers' team in his first year at university, Downey was added to the senior team in advance of the 2020 Fitzgibbon Cup. On 12 February 2020, he won a Fitzgibbon Cup medal after lining out at full-back in UCC's 0-18 to 2-11 defeat of the Institute of Technology, Carlow in the final.[3]

Glen Rovers

Downey joined the Glen Rovers club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels. On 11 September 2017, he was at centre-back when Glen Rovers defeated Midleton to win the Premier County Minor Championship final.[4]

Downey was still eligible for the minor grade when he joined the Glen Rovers senior team. On 9 October 2016, he was an unused substitute when Glen Rovers won the Cork Senior Championship after a 0-19 to 2-10 defeat of Erin's Own in the final.[5]

On 20 October 2019, Downey played in his second final when Glen Rovers faced Imokilly. Lining out at right wing-back, he ended the game on the losing side following a 2-17 to 1-16 defeat.[6]

Minor and under-20

Downey first played for Cork as a member of the minor team and made his first appearance as a full-forward on 3 May 2017 in Cork's 1-24 to 0-08 defeat of Waterford.[7] On 9 July, he scored 1-02 when Cork defeated Clare by 4-21 to 0-16 to win the Munster Championship for the first time since 2008.[8] On 3 September, Downey was at full-forward when Cork faced Galway in the All-Ireland final. He scored a point from play, however, Cork were defeated by 2-17 to 2-15.[9]

On 3 July 2019, Downey made his first appearance for Cork's inaugural under-20 team when he lined out at left wing-back in the 1-20 to 0-16 defeat of Limerick.[10] On 23 July 2019, he was switched to right wing-back when Cork suffered a 3-15 to 2-17 defeat by Tipperary in the Munster final.[11] He was selected at left wing-back when Cork faced Tipperary for a second time in the All-Ireland final on 24 August 2019. Downey scored a point from play but ended the game on the losing side after a 5-17 to 1-18 defeat.[12]

Senior

Downey made his first appearance for the Cork senior hurling team on 29 December 2018. He lined out at left wing-back in Cork's 1-20 to 0-21 defeat by Clare in the pre-season Munster League.[13] On 24 February 2019, he made his first appearance in the National Hurling League in a 2-21 to 1-21 defeat of Limerick.[14] Downey made his first appearance in the Munster Championship when he lined out at right wing-back in Cork's 1-26 to 1-19 defeat of Limerick on 19 May.[15]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 4 October 2020.
Team Year Cork PSHC
AppsScore
Glen Rovers 2016 00-00
2017 20-00
2018 20-01
2019 50-01
2020 51-02
Career total 141-04

Minor
Team Year Munster All-Ireland Total
AppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScore
Cork 2017 41-0620-0161-07
Career total 41-0620-0161-07

Senior
As of 31 July 2021.
Team Year National League Munster All-Ireland Total
DivisionAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScore
Cork 2019 Division 1A 20-0030-0000-0050-00
2020 40-0010-0020-0070-00
2021 40-0100-0020-0060-01
Career total 100-0140-0040-00180-01

Honours
University College Cork
Glen Rovers
Cork

References
  1. "Harnedy retains Cork captaincy as Meyler freshens up squad". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  2. "CBC Cork reach Dr Harty Cup semi-finals after surging finish". Irish Examiner. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  3. Farrell, Sinéad (12 February 2020). "14-man UCC come from 6 points down to win Fitzgibbon Cup final against IT Carlow". The 42. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  4. Murphy, Éamonn (12 September 2017). "Great night for Inniscarra club as the Glen also celebrate minor success". Evening Echo. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  5. Cormican, Eoghan (9 October 2016). "Glen Rovers retain Cork SHC final crown". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  6. "Imokilly hurlers hold off Glen comeback to complete three in a row". Echo Live. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  7. McCarthy, Tomás (3 May 2017). "Cork minors easily overcome Waterford to advance to Munster hurling last four". The 42. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  8. O'Toole, Fintan (9 July 2017). "17-point win for Cork delivers first Munster minor hurling title since 2008 in style". The 42. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  9. O'Toole, Fintan (3 September 2017). "Canning man-of-the-match as Galway lift All-Ireland minor title with win over Cork". The 42. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  10. Hurley, Denis (3 July 2019). "Cork take aim at Clare after proving too strong for Limerick". The 42. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  11. Brophy, Shane (23 July 2019). "Bowe and Morris star as Tipperary claim U20 Munster glory". The 42. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  12. O'Toole, Fintan (24 August 2019). "Early Tipp goals power them past Cork to seal All-Ireland hurling glory". The 42. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  13. Quinn, Gerry (29 December 2018). "Clare strike late to secure victory over Cork in the Munster Hurling League". Irish Independent. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  14. Small, Daragh (24 February 2019). "1-9 for Horgan as Cork bring Limerick's winning hurling league run to an end". The 42. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  15. O'Toole, Fintan (19 May 2019). "Cork bounce back as they claim impressive win against All-Ireland champs Limerick". The 42. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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