Eoin Cadogan
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Eoin Cadogan is an Irish
sportsperson. he plays Gaelic football
and hurling
with his local club Douglas
. He has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2007 and the Cork senior hurling team since 2008.
and has enjoyed some success. After much success at underage levels, he soon stepped up from juvenile grades to the minor grade. In 2004 Cadogan was a key member of the club's minor team that defeated Youghal
in the final of the minor county championship
.
In 2008 Douglas made history by reaching the final of the senior county football championship for the first time in their history. Nemo Rangers, the kingpins of Cork football, were the opponents. In a game to forget, Cadogan was sent off nine minutes from the end after receiving a second yellow card, as Douglas were no match for their nearet neighbours and lost the game by 0-13 to 0-5.
in the provincial decider. Cork were well on top in that game, however, Kerry fought back to force a draw and a replay. The replay a few days later was much more conclusive with Kerry winning easily by 0-13 to 1-7.
Cadogan subsequently continued as a member of the Cork under-21 football. He began 2005 by collecting a Munster
winners' medal with the under-21 footballers following a defeat of Limerick
in the provincial decider. Cork were subsequently defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2006 Cadogan won a second consecutive Munster under-21 football title after a 4-14 to 1-6 thrashing of Waterford
in the provincial decider. Cork's route to the All-Ireland final was a rocky one, however, Cork reached the championship decider with Mayo
providing the opposition. A goal for Mayo proved to be the decing factor as the Connacht champions won the game by 1-13 to 1-11.
2007 saw Cadogan secure a third Munster under-21 football title in three years after a thrilling 3-19 to 3-12 defeat of Tipperary. and they reached a second consecutive All-Ireland final. Laois
were the opponents in that game and a close affair developed. A point by Daniel Goulding
deep into injury time secured a narrow 2-10 to 0-15 victory and an All-Ireland
under-21 winners' medal for Cadogan.
winners medal at the start of the year after a 1-8 to 0-7 defeat of Limerick. Cork were subsequently defeated by Kerry in the Munster final, however, Cadogan had yet to make an appearance. He made his senior football debut in the 1-16 to 0-9 All-Ireland semi-final victory over Meath
. Cadogan was a non-playing substitute for subsequent the All-Ireland final against Kerry, a game which 'the Kingdom' won by 3-13 to 1-9.
2008 saw Cadogan leave the Cork senior football panel as he decided to concentrate on his hurling career but in July 2009 he rejoined the footballers after the elimination of Cork from the hurling championship. He returned to action when he came on as a late substitute in Cork's All-Ireland semi-final victory over reigning champions Tyrone
.
providing the opposition. A close game developed, however, Cadogan ended up on the losing side by 0-13 to 0-10.
. A high-scoring game developed, however, a 2-13 to 3-8 victory gave Cadogan a coveted Munster
winners' medal in that grade. Cadogan's journey with the minor hurlers came to an end with a 2-15 to 1-13 defeat by Galway
in the All-Ireland semi-final.
Cadogan subsequently continued as a member of the Cork under-21 hurling team. While lining out with Cork's under-21 hurlers Cadogan also picked up a Munster
winners' medal following a 4-8 to 0-13 defeat of Tipperary. Cork were subsequently defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
A second Munster under-21 hurling medal followed in 2007 after a 1-20 to 0-10 trouncing of Waterford in the provincial decider. but Cork exited the championship at the hands of Galway in an exciting All-Ireland semi-final.
He was a regular player during the National Hurling League
in 2008, however, he failed to break onto the starting fifteen for the championship. Cadogan later made his debut in the 1-17 to 0-15 defeat of Dublin
in the All-Ireland qualifiers, however, he played no further part in the championship.
Cork's preparations for the 2009 championship were severely hampered by a prolonged players' strike at the start of the year. After a resolution to these difficulties Cadogan was handed his chance to break onto the starting fifteen following the retirement of regular full-back Diarmuid O'Sullivan
. O'Sullivan gave Cadogan his blessing as his successor, and he was handed the number three jersey for the Munster quarter-final clash with Tipperary. Cadogan gave an admirable display in his full first game and, in spite of losing by 1-19 to 0-19, he was named man of the match. He was later honoured by being named hurling player of the month for May by the Gaelic Players Association
. After a convincing win over Offaly
, Cadogan's next assignment with Cork was a win-or-bust All-Ireland qualifier meeting with Galway
. Further to this he was charged with the task of marking Joe Canning
, one of the hottest properties in hurling. Cadogan gave another admirable display, however, Cork were knocked out of the championship by 1-19 to 0-15.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
sportsperson. he plays Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
and hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Douglas
Douglas GAA
Douglas GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the Douglas suburb of Cork, Ireland. The club participates at different levels in hurling, Gaelic football, camogie and ladies football. The club is part of the Seandun division of Cork GAA....
. He has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2007 and the Cork senior hurling team since 2008.
Club
Cadogan plays hurling and football with his local club in DouglasDouglas GAA
Douglas GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the Douglas suburb of Cork, Ireland. The club participates at different levels in hurling, Gaelic football, camogie and ladies football. The club is part of the Seandun division of Cork GAA....
and has enjoyed some success. After much success at underage levels, he soon stepped up from juvenile grades to the minor grade. In 2004 Cadogan was a key member of the club's minor team that defeated Youghal
Youghal GAA
Youghal GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the town of Youghal, in County Cork, Ireland. The club fields both Hurling and Gaelic football teams. The club is a member of Cork GAA and Imokilly divisional board.-History:...
in the final of the minor county championship
Cork Minor Football Championship
The Cork Minor Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition for Gaelic Athletic Association players under the age of 18 in County Cork, Ireland. This competition is also known as the Premier Minor Football Championship and is played on a county-wide basis. The competing clubs do not play...
.
In 2008 Douglas made history by reaching the final of the senior county football championship for the first time in their history. Nemo Rangers, the kingpins of Cork football, were the opponents. In a game to forget, Cadogan was sent off nine minutes from the end after receiving a second yellow card, as Douglas were no match for their nearet neighbours and lost the game by 0-13 to 0-5.
Minor and Under-21
In July 2004 Cadogan was on duty with the Cork minor footballers against KerryKerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
in the provincial decider. Cork were well on top in that game, however, Kerry fought back to force a draw and a replay. The replay a few days later was much more conclusive with Kerry winning easily by 0-13 to 1-7.
Cadogan subsequently continued as a member of the Cork under-21 football. He began 2005 by collecting a Munster
Munster Under-21 Football Championship
The Munster Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Munster, in Ireland....
winners' medal with the under-21 footballers following a defeat of Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
in the provincial decider. Cork were subsequently defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2006 Cadogan won a second consecutive Munster under-21 football title after a 4-14 to 1-6 thrashing of Waterford
Waterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
in the provincial decider. Cork's route to the All-Ireland final was a rocky one, however, Cork reached the championship decider with Mayo
Mayo GAA
The Mayo County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Mayo GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Mayo and the Mayo inter-county teams.-History:...
providing the opposition. A goal for Mayo proved to be the decing factor as the Connacht champions won the game by 1-13 to 1-11.
2007 saw Cadogan secure a third Munster under-21 football title in three years after a thrilling 3-19 to 3-12 defeat of Tipperary. and they reached a second consecutive All-Ireland final. Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
were the opponents in that game and a close affair developed. A point by Daniel Goulding
Daniel Goulding
Daniel Goulding is an Irish sportsperson. He plays Gaelic football with his local club Éire Óg and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2006.-Biography:...
deep into injury time secured a narrow 2-10 to 0-15 victory and an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and are played during the summer months...
under-21 winners' medal for Cadogan.
Senior
By 2007 Cadogan was also a member of the Cork senior football team and he secured a McGrath CupMcGrath Cup
The McGrath Cup is a Gaelic Football competition played between the Third Level Colleges and Counties in Munster.The following Third Level Colleges take part:* University College Cork * Tralee IT* University of Limerick...
winners medal at the start of the year after a 1-8 to 0-7 defeat of Limerick. Cork were subsequently defeated by Kerry in the Munster final, however, Cadogan had yet to make an appearance. He made his senior football debut in the 1-16 to 0-9 All-Ireland semi-final victory over Meath
Meath GAA
The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :...
. Cadogan was a non-playing substitute for subsequent the All-Ireland final against Kerry, a game which 'the Kingdom' won by 3-13 to 1-9.
2008 saw Cadogan leave the Cork senior football panel as he decided to concentrate on his hurling career but in July 2009 he rejoined the footballers after the elimination of Cork from the hurling championship. He returned to action when he came on as a late substitute in Cork's All-Ireland semi-final victory over reigning champions Tyrone
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
.
Club
In 2005 Cadogan was a key member of the Douglas under-21 hurling team. That year the team reached the final of that competition with Erin's OwnErin's Own GAA (Cork)
Erin's Own GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Glounthaune in east County Cork, Ireland. The club is made up of players from Little Island, Knockraha, Brooklodge and Glounthaune areas of the parish...
providing the opposition. A close game developed, however, Cadogan ended up on the losing side by 0-13 to 0-10.
Minor and under-21
Cadogan first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a dual player with Cork at minor level. In 2004 he first lined out in the Munster hurling final against TipperaryTipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
. A high-scoring game developed, however, a 2-13 to 3-8 victory gave Cadogan a coveted Munster
Munster Minor Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for the youngest competitors in the province of Munster in Ireland...
winners' medal in that grade. Cadogan's journey with the minor hurlers came to an end with a 2-15 to 1-13 defeat by Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
in the All-Ireland semi-final.
Cadogan subsequently continued as a member of the Cork under-21 hurling team. While lining out with Cork's under-21 hurlers Cadogan also picked up a Munster
Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Under-21 Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for players aged between 18 and 21 in the province of Munster in Ireland...
winners' medal following a 4-8 to 0-13 defeat of Tipperary. Cork were subsequently defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
A second Munster under-21 hurling medal followed in 2007 after a 1-20 to 0-10 trouncing of Waterford in the provincial decider. but Cork exited the championship at the hands of Galway in an exciting All-Ireland semi-final.
Senior
By 2007 Cadogan was also a member of the Cork senior hurling squad. He played some challenge games for the hurlers, however, he failed to break onto the team.He was a regular player during the National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
in 2008, however, he failed to break onto the starting fifteen for the championship. Cadogan later made his debut in the 1-17 to 0-15 defeat of Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
in the All-Ireland qualifiers, however, he played no further part in the championship.
Cork's preparations for the 2009 championship were severely hampered by a prolonged players' strike at the start of the year. After a resolution to these difficulties Cadogan was handed his chance to break onto the starting fifteen following the retirement of regular full-back Diarmuid O'Sullivan
Diarmuid O'Sullivan
Diarmuid O'Sullivan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Cloyne and was a dual player with the Cork senior inter-county teams at various times from 1997 until 2008. O'Sullivan is regarded as one of Cork's greatest-ever players.-Biography:Diarmuid O'Sullivan was born in...
. O'Sullivan gave Cadogan his blessing as his successor, and he was handed the number three jersey for the Munster quarter-final clash with Tipperary. Cadogan gave an admirable display in his full first game and, in spite of losing by 1-19 to 0-19, he was named man of the match. He was later honoured by being named hurling player of the month for May by the Gaelic Players Association
Gaelic Players Association
The Gaelic Players Association The GPA was formed in 1999 when former IMG employee Donal O'Neill and a number of high profile inter-county players including Tyrone's Fergal Logan and Peter Canavan, Derry's Fergal McCusker and Dublin's Dessie Farrell were instrumental in the birth of the organisation...
. After a convincing win over Offaly
Offaly GAA
The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly...
, Cadogan's next assignment with Cork was a win-or-bust All-Ireland qualifier meeting with Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
. Further to this he was charged with the task of marking Joe Canning
Joe Canning
Joe Canning is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Portumna and has been a member of the Galway senior inter-county team since 2008....
, one of the hottest properties in hurling. Cadogan gave another admirable display, however, Cork were knocked out of the championship by 1-19 to 0-15.
Football Championship appearances
| List of Appearances | |||||||
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| App | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | W/L | Competition |
Hurling Championship appearances
| List of Appearances | |||||||
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| App | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | W/L | Competition |
| 1 | 12 July 2008 | Páirc Uí Chaoimh Páirc Uí Chaoimh Páirc Uí Chaoimh is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in the Ballintemple area of Cork in Ireland, where major hurling and Gaelic football matches are played. It is the home of Cork GAA... |
Dublin Dublin GAA Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams... |
0-1 | 1-17 : 0-15 | W | All-Ireland SHC qualifier All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2008 The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship 2008 was the 122nd since its establishment in 1887. The first matches of the season were played on 25 May 2008, and the championship ended on 7 September 2008... |
| 2 | 31 May 2009 | Semple Stadium Semple Stadium Semple Stadium, located in Thurles, North Tipperary, Ireland, is the home of hurling for Tipperary GAA and for the province of Munster. It is the second largest stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500.... |
Tipperary Tipperary GAA The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names... |
0-0 | 0-19 : 1-19 | L | Munster SHC quarter-final All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009 -Munster Senior Hurling Championship:---------------------Qualifiers:-------------------------Relegation play-offs:----... |
| 3 | 4 July 2009 | O'Connor Park O'Connor Park O'Connor Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. It is one of the principal grounds of the Offaly GAA Gaelic football and hurling teams. The ground was opened in 1934. and currently has a capacity of 20,000.... |
Offaly Offaly GAA The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly... |
0-0 | 3-19 : 1-12 | W | All-Ireland SHC qualifier All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009 -Munster Senior Hurling Championship:---------------------Qualifiers:-------------------------Relegation play-offs:----... |
| 4 | 18 July 2009 | Semple Stadium Semple Stadium Semple Stadium, located in Thurles, North Tipperary, Ireland, is the home of hurling for Tipperary GAA and for the province of Munster. It is the second largest stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500.... |
Galway Galway GAA The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,... |
0-0 | 0-15 : 1-19 | L | All-Ireland SHC qualifier All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009 -Munster Senior Hurling Championship:---------------------Qualifiers:-------------------------Relegation play-offs:----... |
Douglas
- Cork Senior Football Championship:
- Winner (0)
- Runner-up (1): 2008
- Cork Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipCork Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe Cork Under-21 Hurling Championship is a hurling competition for players under the age of 21. Clubs affiliated to Cork board compete to win this championship. Seven of the divisions in Cork organize their own championship . The divisional winners compete against each other to decide the county...
:- Winner (0):
- Runner-up (1): 2005
- Cork Minor Hurling ChampionshipCork Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe Cork Minor Hurling Championship is a hurling competition for Gaelic Athletic Association players under the age of 18 in County Cork, Ireland. This competition is also known as the Cork Premier Minor Hurling Championship since 1992. It is played on a countywide basis. Prior to 1992, all teams...
:- Winner (1): 2004
Cork
- All-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
:- Winner (1):2010
- Runner-up (2): 2007All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2007The 2007 Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, was a Gaelic football competition in Ireland, and was the most significant and prestigious competition in the sport held that year. It began on 13 May 2007, with the final game took place for Sunday, 16 September. Kerry were the...
(sub), 2009All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2009The 2009 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship is the inter-county Gaelic football tournament played between 31 counties of Ireland, London and New York. The draw for the 2009 championship took place on October 9, 2008. The tournament kicked off on May 10, 2009...
(sub)
- Munster Senior Football ChampionshipMunster Senior Football ChampionshipThe Munster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council and are played during the summer months...
:- Winner (0)
- Runner-up (1): 2007 (sub) 2011
- McGrath CupMcGrath CupThe McGrath Cup is a Gaelic Football competition played between the Third Level Colleges and Counties in Munster.The following Third Level Colleges take part:* University College Cork * Tralee IT* University of Limerick...
:- Winner (1): 2007
- All-Ireland Under-21 Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Under-21 Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and are played during the summer months...
:- Winner (1): 2007
- Runner-up (1): 2006
- Munster Under-21 Football ChampionshipMunster Under-21 Football ChampionshipThe Munster Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Munster, in Ireland....
:- Winner (1): 2005, 2006, 2007
- Munster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipMunster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe Munster GAA Hurling Under-21 Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for players aged between 18 and 21 in the province of Munster in Ireland...
:- Winner (1): 2005, 2007
- Runner-up (1): 2006
- Munster Minor Hurling ChampionshipMunster Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for the youngest competitors in the province of Munster in Ireland...
:- Winner (1): 2004
- Munster Minor Football ChampionshipMunster Minor Football ChampionshipThe Munster Minor Football Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council. The current Munster Minor football champions are Tipperary. Clare won the inaugural...
:- Winner (0):
- Runner-up (1): 2004
External links
- The secret diary of Eoin Cadogan, aged 24 Irish Times, 18 September 2010