Fintan Goold
Encyclopedia
Fintan Goold is an Irish
sportsperson. He plays Gaelic football
with his local club Macroom
and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2005.
. He first came to prominence as a member of the club’s under-21 team in the early 2000s. He lined out in the final of the county under-21 championship
in 2006, however, Beara
were the winners on that occasion. Goold lined out in a second consecutive county final in that grade in 2007, however, on this occasion Castlehaven
defeated Macroom. Goold has enjoyed success with his club by captaining them to Intermediate County success in 2010 by defeating Kildorrery.
were a much better team and won the game by 1-14 to 0-10.
Goold was still eligible for the minor grade again in 2004. That year Cork contestes another provincial decider, however, after a draw and a replay Cork were defeated by Kerry by 0-13 to 1-7.
In 2005 Goold also became a member of the Cork under-21 football team. He won a coveted Munster
title in that grade that year, however, Cork were subsequently defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2006 Goold captured a second consecutive Munster under-21 winners’ medal, however, an All-Ireland medal eluded him. He made it three Munster titles in-a-row in 2007; however, on this occasion Goold later added a coveted All-Ireland
medal to his collection.
In 2006 Cork lined out against Kerry in the Munster final once again. That game ended in a 0-10 apiece draw. The replay saw a much fresher Cork team defeat Kerry by 1-12 to 0-9. James Masters
proved the hero of the day, as he scored 1-7 and Goold came on as a substitute to win his first Munster
title. The quirks of the championship saw Cork face Kerry again in the subsequent All-Ireland semi-final for the second year in-a-row. In a similar pattern to the previous year Cork failed to beat Kerry at Croke Park. A 0-16 to 0-10 resulted in Goold's side being dumped out of the championship.
In 2007 Cork narrowly lost their Munster crown to Kerry. In spite of the 1-15 to 1-13 defeat Cork still had another chance to claim the All-Ireland title. Cork later did well in the All-Ireland series and finally qualified for the championship decider. Reigning champions Kerry, however, were the opponents. Goold was not listed on the starting fifteen, however, he came on as a substitute during the match. While the first-half was played on an even keel, 'the Kingdom' ran riot in the second-half and a rout ensued. At the full-time whistle Cork were trounced by 3-13 to 1-9.
In 2008, Cork won the Munster title, beating Kerry in the final. It was Goold's second Munster winners' medal in three years. Kerry, however, again defeated Cork in a thrilling replay in the All-Ireland semi-final despite an outstanding performance by ‘the Rebels’.
Irish people
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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...
with his local club Macroom
Macroom GAA
Macroom GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the town and surrounding parish of Macroom in Cork, Ireland. The club is affiliated with Cork GAA county board and the Muskerry GAA divisional board...
and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2005.
Club
Goold plays his club football with his local club in MacroomMacroom GAA
Macroom GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the town and surrounding parish of Macroom in Cork, Ireland. The club is affiliated with Cork GAA county board and the Muskerry GAA divisional board...
. He first came to prominence as a member of the club’s under-21 team in the early 2000s. He lined out in the final of the county under-21 championship
Cork Under-21 Football Championship
The Cork Under-21 Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition in County Cork, Ireland for players under the age of 21. Clubs affiliated to Cork board compete to win this championship. All eight of the divisions in Cork organize their own championship...
in 2006, however, Beara
Beara GAA
Beara GAA is a division of Cork GAA, and is responsible for organizing Gaelic Athletic Association games in the Beara Peninsula in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of eight divisions of Cork County Board. It organizes competitions for the clubs within the division, from Under 12 up to the adult level...
were the winners on that occasion. Goold lined out in a second consecutive county final in that grade in 2007, however, on this occasion Castlehaven
Castlehaven GAA
Castlehaven Gaelic Football Club is a West Cork-based GAA club in the parish of Castlehaven near the town of Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. The club also draws players from the village of Union Hall. The club participates in competitions run by Cork GAA and by the Carbery divisional board...
defeated Macroom. Goold has enjoyed success with his club by captaining them to Intermediate County success in 2010 by defeating Kildorrery.
Minor & under-21
Goold first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork minor football team in the early 2000s. He lined out in his first Munster final in that grade in 2003, however, 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...
were a much better team and won the game by 1-14 to 0-10.
Goold was still eligible for the minor grade again in 2004. That year Cork contestes another provincial decider, however, after a draw and a replay Cork were defeated by Kerry by 0-13 to 1-7.
In 2005 Goold also became a member of the Cork under-21 football team. He won a coveted 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....
title in that grade that year, however, Cork were subsequently defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final.
In 2006 Goold captured a second consecutive Munster under-21 winners’ medal, however, an All-Ireland medal eluded him. He made it three Munster titles in-a-row in 2007; however, on this occasion Goold later added a coveted 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...
medal to his collection.
Senior
Goold was just out of the minor grade when he became a key member of the county’s senior football team. He was a key member of the team for the provincial championship campaign which Cork reached the final of. Reigning All-Ireland champions Kerry provided the opposition, however, Cork were no match for ‘the Kingdom’. The 1-11 to 0-10 defeat was not the end of the road as Cork still had another chance to claim the All-Ireland title. Kerry subsequently trounced their greatest rivals by 1-19 to 0-9 in the All-Ireland semi-final; however, Goold played no part in this game.In 2006 Cork lined out against Kerry in the Munster final once again. That game ended in a 0-10 apiece draw. The replay saw a much fresher Cork team defeat Kerry by 1-12 to 0-9. James Masters
James Masters (Gaelic footballer)
James Masters is an Irish sportsperson. He plays Gaelic football with his local club Nemo Rangers and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 2005 until 2010.-Biography:...
proved the hero of the day, as he scored 1-7 and Goold came on as a substitute to win his first Munster
Munster Senior Football Championship
The 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...
title. The quirks of the championship saw Cork face Kerry again in the subsequent All-Ireland semi-final for the second year in-a-row. In a similar pattern to the previous year Cork failed to beat Kerry at Croke Park. A 0-16 to 0-10 resulted in Goold's side being dumped out of the championship.
In 2007 Cork narrowly lost their Munster crown to Kerry. In spite of the 1-15 to 1-13 defeat Cork still had another chance to claim the All-Ireland title. Cork later did well in the All-Ireland series and finally qualified for the championship decider. Reigning champions Kerry, however, were the opponents. Goold was not listed on the starting fifteen, however, he came on as a substitute during the match. While the first-half was played on an even keel, 'the Kingdom' ran riot in the second-half and a rout ensued. At the full-time whistle Cork were trounced by 3-13 to 1-9.
In 2008, Cork won the Munster title, beating Kerry in the final. It was Goold's second Munster winners' medal in three years. Kerry, however, again defeated Cork in a thrilling replay in the All-Ireland semi-final despite an outstanding performance by ‘the Rebels’.