Kieran Carey
Encyclopedia
Kieran Carey was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Roscrea
and with the Tipperary
senior inter-county team in the 1950s and 1960s.
with his local Roscrea
club. He played a key role in the full-back position when the club won its very first senior county championship
title in 1968. He won a second county title the following year before later adding a first Munster
club title. Carey made it three county titles in-a-row in 1970, before collecting a second consecutive provincial title as well. These wins were later converted into an All-Ireland
club medal. Carey won his last Tipperary county medal in 1972. He also won a Laois county title with Knock.
title with the Tipperary
senior inter-county team. Later that year he won his first All-Ireland
medal following a win over Galway
. Two years later in 1960 Carey captured his second Munster title, however, Wexford accounted for Tipp in the championship decider. The following year Carey captured his third Munster and second All-Ireland medals with victories over Cork and Dublin
respectively. 1962 saw the Roscrea man win a fourth provincial medal. A victory over Wexford
gave him his third All-Ireland medal from four attempts. Collectively, with fellow inner-defenders, Michael Maher
(Holycross) and John Doyle
(Holycross), he completed a very formidable trio as Tipperary's last line of defence. Their marshalling territory in front of goal was famously known as "Hell's Kitchen" because of the often tempestuous nature of the exchanges which greeted the dropping ball arriving from mid-field.
Two years later in 1964 Tipp continued their dominance with Carey adding a fifth Munster title to his collection. Once again this was later converted into a fourth All-Ireland medal following a win over their old rivals Wexford. In 1965 Carey captured another set of provincial and All-Ireland medals following easy wins throughout the championship. Two years later in 1967 Carey won a seventh Munster title. In the All-Ireland final Kilkenny
emerged victorious over Tipp for the first time since 1922. Carey retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.
Carey’s other hurling honours include five National Hurling League
titles, five Oireachtas medals and five Railway Cup medals with Munster
.
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,...
sportsperson. 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 Roscrea
Roscrea GAA
Roscrea GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club is located in the town of Roscrea in North County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. The club's ground ground shares its name with St. Cronan's BNS in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The club's colours are red and white and they play at Páirc Naomh Cronáin Roscrea...
and with the 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...
senior inter-county team in the 1950s and 1960s.
Club
Carey 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 his local Roscrea
Roscrea GAA
Roscrea GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club is located in the town of Roscrea in North County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. The club's ground ground shares its name with St. Cronan's BNS in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The club's colours are red and white and they play at Páirc Naomh Cronáin Roscrea...
club. He played a key role in the full-back position when the club won its very first senior county championship
Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship
The Tipperary Senior Hurling Club Championship is an annual club competition between the top Tipperary hurling clubs...
title in 1968. He won a second county title the following year before later adding a first Munster
Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for the top hurling clubs in the province of Munster in Ireland...
club title. Carey made it three county titles in-a-row in 1970, before collecting a second consecutive provincial title as well. These wins were later converted into an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
club medal. Carey won his last Tipperary county medal in 1972. He also won a Laois county title with Knock.
Inter-county
Carey first came to prominence in 1958 when he won his first Munster ChampionshipMunster 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 with the 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...
senior inter-county team. Later that year he won 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 following a win over 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,...
. Two years later in 1960 Carey captured his second Munster title, however, Wexford accounted for Tipp in the championship decider. The following year Carey captured his third Munster and second All-Ireland medals with victories over Cork and 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...
respectively. 1962 saw the Roscrea man win a fourth provincial medal. A victory over Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
gave him his third All-Ireland medal from four attempts. Collectively, with fellow inner-defenders, Michael Maher
Michael Maher
Michael Maher , is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local Holycross-Ballycahill club and was a member of the Tipperary senior inter-county team from 1956 until 1966.- References :...
(Holycross) and John Doyle
John Doyle (hurler)
John Doyle was an Irish sportsperson and politician, hailed as one of the best defenders in hurling and his county's most iconic player upon his death. He played hurling with his local Holycross-Ballycahill club from the 1940s until the 1970s and was a member of the Tipperary senior inter-county...
(Holycross), he completed a very formidable trio as Tipperary's last line of defence. Their marshalling territory in front of goal was famously known as "Hell's Kitchen" because of the often tempestuous nature of the exchanges which greeted the dropping ball arriving from mid-field.
Two years later in 1964 Tipp continued their dominance with Carey adding a fifth Munster title to his collection. Once again this was later converted into a fourth All-Ireland medal following a win over their old rivals Wexford. In 1965 Carey captured another set of provincial and All-Ireland medals following easy wins throughout the championship. Two years later in 1967 Carey won a seventh Munster title. In the All-Ireland final 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...
emerged victorious over Tipp for the first time since 1922. Carey retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.
Carey’s other hurling honours include five 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...
titles, five Oireachtas medals and five Railway Cup medals 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:...
.