Mick Daniels
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Mick Daniels was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Army Metro and was a member of the Dublin
senior inter-county team from 1930 until 1939. Daniels captained Dublin to All-Ireland
victory in 1938.
with his local club Army Metro and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior county title in 1933 and added two more county medals to his collection in 1935 and 1938.
in the early 1930s. He made his debut in 1930 when he came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland final. Dublin played Tipperary
on that occasion, however, the victory went to the men from Tipp.
‘The Dubs’ reached the Leinster finals again in 1932 and 1933, however, Kilkenny
emerged victorious on both occasions. It was 1934 before Daniels won his first Leinster
title as Dublin finally triumphed over Kilkenny. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Daniels’s side take on Limerick
. The game, however, ended in a draw – 2-7 to 3-4 – and both teams returned to Croke Park
a month later for the replay. In a high-scoring game Limerick sealed the victory on a score line of 5-2 to 2-6.
Dublin went into decline for the next few years; however, in 1938 ‘the Dubs’ were back with Daniels as captain. That year he collected a second Leinster medal before later leading his team out in Croke Park for the All-Ireland final. Waterford
, who were playing in their first championship decider, provided the opposition on that occasion. The Munster men got off to a good start, however, Dublin fought back. A 2-5 to 1-6 victory gave Dublin the victory and gave Daniels a coveted All-Ireland
medal.
In 1939 Daniels was still captain as Dublin reached the final of the National Hurling League
. That game turned out to be a replay of the previous year’s All-Ireland final. Once again, Waterford were defeated and Daniels added a National League medal to his collection. It was to be his final victory with ‘the Dubs’ as he retired from inter-county hurling shortly afterwards.
in the inter-provincial hurling competition. He captured a Railway Cup medal in 1936.
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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 Army Metro and was a member of the 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...
senior inter-county team from 1930 until 1939. Daniels captained Dublin to 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....
victory in 1938.
Club
Daniels 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 club Army Metro and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior county title in 1933 and added two more county medals to his collection in 1935 and 1938.
Inter-county
Daniels first came to prominence on the inter-county scene with DublinDublin 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 early 1930s. He made his debut in 1930 when he came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland final. Dublin played 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...
on that occasion, however, the victory went to the men from Tipp.
‘The Dubs’ reached the Leinster finals again in 1932 and 1933, however, 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 on both occasions. It was 1934 before Daniels won his first Leinster
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
The Leinster 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 Leinster in Ireland....
title as Dublin finally triumphed over Kilkenny. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Daniels’s side take on 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...
. The game, however, ended in a draw – 2-7 to 3-4 – and both teams returned to Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
a month later for the replay. In a high-scoring game Limerick sealed the victory on a score line of 5-2 to 2-6.
Dublin went into decline for the next few years; however, in 1938 ‘the Dubs’ were back with Daniels as captain. That year he collected a second Leinster medal before later leading his team out in Croke Park for the All-Ireland final. 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...
, who were playing in their first championship decider, provided the opposition on that occasion. The Munster men got off to a good start, however, Dublin fought back. A 2-5 to 1-6 victory gave Dublin the victory and gave Daniels a coveted 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.
In 1939 Daniels was still captain as Dublin reached the final of 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...
. That game turned out to be a replay of the previous year’s All-Ireland final. Once again, Waterford were defeated and Daniels added a National League medal to his collection. It was to be his final victory with ‘the Dubs’ as he retired from inter-county hurling shortly afterwards.
Provincial
Daniels also lined out for LeinsterLeinster GAA
The Leinster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Leinster. The Leinster Council has been partnered with the European County Board to help develop Gaelic Games in Europe...
in the inter-provincial hurling competition. He captured a Railway Cup medal in 1936.