Joe Quaid
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Joe Quaid is a retired Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Murroe-Boher and was goalkeeper on the Limerick
senior inter-county team from 1994 until 2002.
, County Limerick
in 1972. He was born into a family that had a strong association with hurling
. His father, Jim Quaid,was a key player on the Limerick
team which beat London
in the 1954 junior All-Ireland
final. He won a senior Munster
title the following year. Joe succeeded his cousin playing position, Tommy Quaid
, who was the goalkeeper on the Limerick team from 1976 until 1993.
with his local club. He enjoyed some underage success with the side but failed to win a senior county championship
.
minor hurling team. He later moved on to the inter-county under-21 side, however, he had ittle success at either level. In 1991 Quaid joined the Limerick senior hurling team as understudy to his cousin Tommy Quaid. He took over as the first-choice goalkeeper in 1994, the same year that he won his first Munster
title. Limerick later qualified to meet Ofaly
in the All-Ireland
final. The game has gone down in history as "the five-minute final." Limerick were leading by five points with five minutes to go when Offaly's Johnny Dooley
scored a goal which seemed to paralyse the Limerick team. Another 1-5 followed and victory was effectively snatched from Limerick. As the goalkeeper who let in two late goals Quaid was blamed by many Limerick people for costing the county an All-Ireland title. In spite of this Quaid was still honoured with an All-Star award.
Two years later in 1996 Quaid captured his second Munster medal and once again his team qualified for the All-Ireland final. This time the opposition was Wexford
. Once again Quaid ended up on the losing side and once again he had to shoulder most of the blame for costing Limerick another All-Ireland title. In spite of this he was still presented with a second All-Star award. The following years proved difficult as Limerick failed to recapture any more Munster titles and Quaid battled injury. In a National Hurling League
game against Laois
in 1997 Quaid suffered a terrible injury when the ball struck Quaid in the testicle at high-speed following a penalty attempt by paul flynn waterford. His right testicle exploded on impact while half of the other testicle had to be removed. The injury could have cost Quaid his career, however, he battled back and continued hurling. Quaid was quoted after the incident to have said "Ouch".
Following the conclusion of the 2000 championship
Quaid retired from inter-county hurling. He returned in 2002 for one season but he had no more success. Quaid won an All Ireland Hurling
All Star in 1994 and again in 1996.
and his Uncle Jack Quaid before him, Joe was also a member of the Munster Team in 1995 and 1997. In 1995 he won a Railway Cup medal as Munster's goalkeeper. Munster defeated Leinster 2-25 to 5-12 in the semi final of that year, before going on to beat Ulster 0-13 to 1-09 in the final.
on a scoreline of 0-24 to 2-8.
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 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 Murroe-Boher and was goalkeeper on the 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...
senior inter-county team from 1994 until 2002.
Early life
Joe Quaid was born in Ahawilk FeohanaghFeohanagh
Feohanagh is a village in the Parish of Mahoonagh, South West County Limerick in Ireland. The village is 5 miles south east of the town of Newcastle West, County Limerick on the R522 regional road to Dromcollogher. It is the only village on the road between Newcastle West and Dromcollogher.-See...
, County Limerick
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
in 1972. He was born into a family that had a strong association with 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...
. His father, Jim Quaid,was a key player on the 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...
team which beat London
London GAA
The London County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or London GAA is one of the county boards outside Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in London...
in the 1954 junior All-Ireland
All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship was a hurling competition organized by the Gaelic Athletic Association in Ireland. The competition was originally contested by the second teams of the strong counties, and the first teams of the weaker counties...
final. He won a senior Munster
Munster 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 year. Joe succeeded his cousin playing position, Tommy Quaid
Tommy Quaid
Tommy Quaid was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Feohanagh-Castlemahon and Effin and was the goalkeeper on the Limerick senior inter-county team from 1976 until 1993...
, who was the goalkeeper on the Limerick team from 1976 until 1993.
Club
Quaid 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. He enjoyed some underage success with the side but failed to win a senior county championship
Limerick Senior Hurling Championship
The Limerick Senior Hurling Championship is an annual club competition between the top Limerick Clubs. The winners of the Limerick Championship qualify to represent their county in the Munster Club Championship and in turn, go on to the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship...
.
Inter-county
In the late 1980s Quaid joined the LimerickLimerick 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...
minor hurling team. He later moved on to the inter-county under-21 side, however, he had ittle success at either level. In 1991 Quaid joined the Limerick senior hurling team as understudy to his cousin Tommy Quaid. He took over as the first-choice goalkeeper in 1994, the same year that he won his first Munster
Munster 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. Limerick later qualified to meet Ofaly
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...
in the 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....
final. The game has gone down in history as "the five-minute final." Limerick were leading by five points with five minutes to go when Offaly's Johnny Dooley
Johnny Dooley
Johnny Dooley is an Irish former hurling manager and player. He played hurling with his local club Seir Kieran and was a member of the Offaly senior inter-county team from 1991 until 2002...
scored a goal which seemed to paralyse the Limerick team. Another 1-5 followed and victory was effectively snatched from Limerick. As the goalkeeper who let in two late goals Quaid was blamed by many Limerick people for costing the county an All-Ireland title. In spite of this Quaid was still honoured with an All-Star award.
Two years later in 1996 Quaid captured his second Munster medal and once again his team qualified for the All-Ireland final. This time the opposition was 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...
. Once again Quaid ended up on the losing side and once again he had to shoulder most of the blame for costing Limerick another All-Ireland title. In spite of this he was still presented with a second All-Star award. The following years proved difficult as Limerick failed to recapture any more Munster titles and Quaid battled injury. In 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...
game against 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:...
in 1997 Quaid suffered a terrible injury when the ball struck Quaid in the testicle at high-speed following a penalty attempt by paul flynn waterford. His right testicle exploded on impact while half of the other testicle had to be removed. The injury could have cost Quaid his career, however, he battled back and continued hurling. Quaid was quoted after the incident to have said "Ouch".
Following the conclusion of the 2000 championship
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....
Quaid retired from inter-county hurling. He returned in 2002 for one season but he had no more success. Quaid won an All Ireland Hurling
GAA All Stars Awards Past Winners (Hurling)
This is a list of all past winners of the official GAA All Stars Awards since the first awards in 1971. As an insight to the prominent players of the 1960s, it also includes the unofficial "Cuchulainn" awards presented from 1963 to 1967 under the auspices of Gaelic Weekly magazine.For each year...
All Star in 1994 and again in 1996.
Railway Cup
Like both his cousin Tommy QuaidTommy Quaid
Tommy Quaid was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Feohanagh-Castlemahon and Effin and was the goalkeeper on the Limerick senior inter-county team from 1976 until 1993...
and his Uncle Jack Quaid before him, Joe was also a member of the Munster Team in 1995 and 1997. In 1995 he won a Railway Cup medal as Munster's goalkeeper. Munster defeated Leinster 2-25 to 5-12 in the semi final of that year, before going on to beat Ulster 0-13 to 1-09 in the final.
Managerial career
In 2007, Quaid brought the Murroe-Boher club to the Semi-Final of Limerick SHC, losing to AdareAdare GAA
Adare GAA club is a GAA club based in Adare, west County Limerick, Republic of Ireland. Hurling is more popular in the village.Adare have reached the county senior hurling final on 11 occasions, most recently in 2009 when they defeated Na Piarsaigh...
on a scoreline of 0-24 to 2-8.