Jim Cashman (hurler)
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Jim Cashman is a former Irish
sportsman. He played hurling
with his local club Blackrock
and with the Cork senior inter-county in the 1980s and 1990s.
in 1965. The name Cashman had long been synonymous with Cork hurling
as his father, Mick Cashman
, played on the senior team in the 1950s and 1960s and was a stalwart for Munster
in Railway Cup games. Cashman's uncle, Jimmy Brohan
, was also a famed inter-county hurler. He played with Cork in the 1950s an 1960s and, in spite of never winning an All-Ireland medal, is regarded as one of the all-time greats of the game. Other relatives also had sporting success in various codes, including soccer and camogie
. Jim's brother, Tom Cashman
, also played with the Cork senior hurlers in the 1970s and 1980s.
with the famous Blackrock
club and enjoyed some success. He won a senior county title
with the club 1985. Cashman won a second county medal in 1999.
title the following summer. He later collected his first All-Ireland
medal as Cork, who were underdogs, defeated Galway
in the championship decider. Over the next few years Tipperary
re-emerged as the kingpins of Munster hurling, however, Cork were back in 1990 and, against all the odds, they claimed the Munster Championship title. Cashman later won a second All-Ireland medal after defeating Galway in a classic final. His performance in the championship earned him his first All-Star
award. In 1991 Cork surrendered their Munster crown to Tipperary in dramatic fashion, however, in spite of this loss Cashman’s performance once again earned him an All-Star award. Cashman won a third Munster title in 1992 and once again qualified for the All-Ireland final. Unfortunately, Kilkenny
ended up as the victors on that occasion. 1993 saw Cashman win a National Hurling League
title, however, Cork’s championship form took another downturn. Cashman retired from inter-county hurling in 1996.
His other honours include a Railway Cup medal with Munster
in 1992.
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sportsman. He played 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 Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
and with the Cork senior inter-county in the 1980s and 1990s.
Early life
Jim Cashman was born in Blackrock in Cork CityCork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
in 1965. The name Cashman had long been synonymous with Cork 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...
as his father, Mick Cashman
Mick Cashman
Mick Cashman was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1950s and 1960s.-Club:...
, played on the senior team in the 1950s and 1960s and was a stalwart for Munster
Munster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
in Railway Cup games. Cashman's uncle, Jimmy Brohan
Jimmy Brohan
Jimmy Brohan is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1954 until 1963.-Biography:...
, was also a famed inter-county hurler. He played with Cork in the 1950s an 1960s and, in spite of never winning an All-Ireland medal, is regarded as one of the all-time greats of the game. Other relatives also had sporting success in various codes, including soccer and camogie
Camogie
Camogie is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women; it is almost identical to the game of hurling played by men. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and world wide, largely among Irish communities....
. Jim's brother, Tom Cashman
Tom Cashman
Tom Cashman is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1977 until 1988. Cashman later served as manager of the Cork senior inter-county team from 2000 until 2001.-Biography:Tom...
, also played with the Cork senior hurlers in the 1970s and 1980s.
Club
Cashman played his club hurlingHurling
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 the famous Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
club and enjoyed some success. He won a senior county title
Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The Evening Echo Cork County Senior Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in the county of Cork in Ireland....
with the club 1985. Cashman won a second county medal in 1999.
Inter-county
Cashman made his debut on the Cork senior hurling team in the autumn of 1985 and won his first MunsterMunster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
title the following summer. He later collected his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal as Cork, who were underdogs, defeated 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 championship decider. Over the next few years 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...
re-emerged as the kingpins of Munster hurling, however, Cork were back in 1990 and, against all the odds, they claimed the Munster Championship title. Cashman later won a second All-Ireland medal after defeating Galway in a classic final. His performance in the championship earned him his first All-Star
GAA All Stars Awards
The All Stars Awards, currently sponsored by Vodafone, are given annually since 1971 by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the best player in each of the fifteen positions in Gaelic football and Hurling in Ireland. Additionally, one player in each code is selected as the player of the year...
award. In 1991 Cork surrendered their Munster crown to Tipperary in dramatic fashion, however, in spite of this loss Cashman’s performance once again earned him an All-Star award. Cashman won a third Munster title in 1992 and once again qualified for the All-Ireland final. Unfortunately, Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
ended up as the victors on that occasion. 1993 saw Cashman win a 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...
title, however, Cork’s championship form took another downturn. Cashman retired from inter-county hurling in 1996.
His other honours include a Railway Cup medal with Munster
Munster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
in 1992.