Dave Mulcahy
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Dave Mulcahy is an Irish
football player who currently plays for St. Patrick's Athletic
in the League of Ireland
Premier Division http://www.stpatsfc.com/player.php?playerid=39.
Mulcahy played primarily as a striker so far in his career but been a hard tackling midfielder
for Pats
. His previous clubs include Evergreen FC, Kilkenny City FC and Waterford United
. He signed for Pats in early 2006 after winning Waterford United's Player of the Year award for the 2005 season.
He scored the first goal for St Pats in the 2006 FAI Cup Final
, before losing 4-3 to Derry City http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1517.
Although a fans favourite at St Pat's Mulcahy was placed on the transfer list in July 2007. On 30 July 2007 Mulcahy joined Waterford United
.
matches, against Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers. However, he would never play in a Cork City jersey in the League of Ireland
again. His only other matches were against Cliftonville
in the Setanta Sports Cup
on 14 April, and against Cobh Ramblers in the Munster Senior Cup on 1 July 2008. Before Cork's match against Sligo Rovers on 3 August, Mulcahy refused to be on the substitute bench. After 9 days, action was taken against Dave. His contract was terminated. City boss Alan Mathews
said: "Refusing to play when selected is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. When people refuse to work, there is only one option."
to also grab a point for the Supersaints in the 92nd minute. Mulcahy scored for the Airtricity League XI in a friendly vs Manchester United in the Aviva Stadium on 4 August 2010 which took his tally to 5 goals in the last 4 games. He is the only player to score a goal in the last football game at the old Lansdowne Road
and the first game at the new Lansdowne Road (Aviva Stadium) http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0805/mulcahyd_owenm.html. Mulcahy had a superb 2010 season, regaining his hero status and gaining the nickname 'beast' by the Saints fans. Mulcahy re-signed for the Saints
on the 21st of January 2011 http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4110. Mulcahy made his 100th appearance for Pats
on the 25th of March 2011 http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4177 against Dundalk
and he scored the winner in a 3-2 win for the Saints in a game where they were 2-0 down http://www.stpatsfc.com/report.php?report=435.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
football player who currently plays for St. Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Premier Division http://www.stpatsfc.com/player.php?playerid=39.
Mulcahy played primarily as a striker so far in his career but been a hard tackling midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Pats
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
. His previous clubs include Evergreen FC, Kilkenny City FC and Waterford United
Waterford United
Waterford United is an Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 and hails from Waterford. Originally the club was based at Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium, but have now moved to the Waterford Regional Sports...
. He signed for Pats in early 2006 after winning Waterford United's Player of the Year award for the 2005 season.
He scored the first goal for St Pats in the 2006 FAI Cup Final
2006 FAI Cup Final
The 2006 FAI Cup Final was a soccer match held at Lansdowne Road, Dublin on 3 December 2006 and was the final match of the 2006 FAI Cup competition. The match was the 83rd FAI Cup Final, and the last to be held at the old Lansdowne Road before it shut for redevelopment. It was also the last ever...
, before losing 4-3 to Derry City http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1517.
Although a fans favourite at St Pat's Mulcahy was placed on the transfer list in July 2007. On 30 July 2007 Mulcahy joined Waterford United
Waterford United
Waterford United is an Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 and hails from Waterford. Originally the club was based at Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium, but have now moved to the Waterford Regional Sports...
.
Cork City
In January 2008, Mulcahy joined Cork City on a two-year deal. He started off well, playing in Cork's first two League of IrelandLeague of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
matches, against Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers. However, he would never play in a Cork City jersey in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
again. His only other matches were against Cliftonville
Cliftonville
Cliftonville is a coastal area of the town of Margate, situated to the east of the main town, in the Thanet district of Kent, South East England, United Kingdom. It also contains the area known as Palm Bay....
in the Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup
The Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
on 14 April, and against Cobh Ramblers in the Munster Senior Cup on 1 July 2008. Before Cork's match against Sligo Rovers on 3 August, Mulcahy refused to be on the substitute bench. After 9 days, action was taken against Dave. His contract was terminated. City boss Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews is a former Irish footballer and the current manager of League of Ireland First Division side Shelbourne.-Player:As a player, Mathews played for St...
said: "Refusing to play when selected is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. When people refuse to work, there is only one option."
Return to St. Patrick's Athletic
Mulcahy was re-signed by St Pat's for the 2010 season. He scored some crucial goals against Sporting Fingal to snatch a draw and also a week later away to Bohemians in Dalymount ParkDalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
to also grab a point for the Supersaints in the 92nd minute. Mulcahy scored for the Airtricity League XI in a friendly vs Manchester United in the Aviva Stadium on 4 August 2010 which took his tally to 5 goals in the last 4 games. He is the only player to score a goal in the last football game at the old Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road was a stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union that has been the location of a number of sports stadiums. It was used primarily for rugby union and for association football matches as well as some music concerts...
and the first game at the new Lansdowne Road (Aviva Stadium) http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0805/mulcahyd_owenm.html. Mulcahy had a superb 2010 season, regaining his hero status and gaining the nickname 'beast' by the Saints fans. Mulcahy re-signed for the Saints
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
on the 21st of January 2011 http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4110. Mulcahy made his 100th appearance for Pats
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
on the 25th of March 2011 http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=4177 against Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
and he scored the winner in a 3-2 win for the Saints in a game where they were 2-0 down http://www.stpatsfc.com/report.php?report=435.