Mick Cashman
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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.
with the famous Blackrock
club and enjoyed some success. After little silverware in the minor grade he went on to become the star goalkeeper of the senior team. In 1956 Cashman captained the club to their first senior county title
in twenty-five years. Six years later in 1961 he guided 'the Rockies' to a second county title.
retired from inter-county hurling after the 1951 championship Cashman became Cork's new goalkeeper. Success, however, was slow in coming. In 1952 Cashman was struck down with tonsilitis just before the start of the championship and was forced to withdraw from the starting fifteen. Former sub 'keeper Dave Creedon
was recalled and proved so effective in goal that he succeeded in displacing Cashman as the first-choice goalkeeper for a number of years.
There was some success for Cashman. He came on as a substitute in the 1953 league final as Cork defeated Tipperary
to take the National Hurling League
title. He wa still relegated t the subs' bench for the subsequent championship campaign.
In 1954 Tipperary fell to Cork by 2-8 to 1-8 in the provincial final. Cashman played as a half-back in that game to collect his first Munster
title on the field of play. He played no part in Cork's subsequent All-Ireland final victory.
Cork lost their provincial crown in 1955 and Dave Creedon retired from inter-county hurling. This opened the door for Cashman to return as first-choice goalkeeper for the following year. In 1956 Cork recahed the Munster final once again. Limerick
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, Cork recorded a 5-5 o 3-5 victory. It was Cashman's second Munster winners' medal on the field of play. Cork later lined out in the All-Ireland final with Wexford
providing the opposition. The game has gone down in history as one of the all-time classic games as Christy Ring
was bidding for a record ninth All-Ireland medal. The game turned on one important incident as the Wexford goalkeeper, Art Foley
, made a miraculous save from a Ring shot and cleared the sliotar up the field to set up another attack. Wexford went on to win the game on a score line of 2-14 to 2-8 and Cashman wa sleft with a runners-up medal.
In 1957 Cashman was appointed captain of his native-county’s senior hurling team. Once again Cork reached the Munster final, however, they were defeated by Waterford
on a score line of 1-11 to 1-6. Cashman’s side contested three consecutive provincial finals in 1959, 1960 and 1961, however, he ended up on the losing side on every occasion. He served as captain of the team again in 1962, however, he retired from inter-county hurling following Cork’s early exit from the championship.
in the inter-provincial hurling competition and enjoyed much success. He first lined out with his province as capatin in 1957 and guided Munster to a 5-7 to 2-5 victory over Leinster
. This was the first of five consecutive Railway Cup victories for Cashman a spart of the Munster team. He won a sixth and final Railway Cup winners' medal in 1963 as Munster accounted for Leinster by just a single point.
and Tom Cashman
won senior All-Ireland medals with Cork.
Mick Cashman died in 1990.
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 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 was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1950s and 1960s.
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. After little silverware in the minor grade he went on to become the star goalkeeper of the senior team. In 1956 Cashman captained the club to their first 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....
in twenty-five years. Six years later in 1961 he guided 'the Rockies' to a second county title.
Inter-county
Cashman first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork senior team in the early 1950s. After Tom MulcahyTom Mulcahy
Thomas J. Mulcahy was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club St. Finbarr's and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1943 until 1951.-Club:...
retired from inter-county hurling after the 1951 championship Cashman became Cork's new goalkeeper. Success, however, was slow in coming. In 1952 Cashman was struck down with tonsilitis just before the start of the championship and was forced to withdraw from the starting fifteen. Former sub 'keeper Dave Creedon
Dave Creedon
Dave Creedon was an Irish sportsperson. A dual player at the highest levels, he played hurling with his local club Glen Rovers and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from at various intervals from 1940 until 1955. Creedon also played Gaelic football with his local club St...
was recalled and proved so effective in goal that he succeeded in displacing Cashman as the first-choice goalkeeper for a number of years.
There was some success for Cashman. He came on as a substitute in the 1953 league final as Cork defeated 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...
to take 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...
title. He wa still relegated t the subs' bench for the subsequent championship campaign.
In 1954 Tipperary fell to Cork by 2-8 to 1-8 in the provincial final. Cashman played as a half-back in that game to collect 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 on the field of play. He played no part in Cork's subsequent All-Ireland final victory.
Cork lost their provincial crown in 1955 and Dave Creedon retired from inter-county hurling. This opened the door for Cashman to return as first-choice goalkeeper for the following year. In 1956 Cork recahed the Munster final once again. 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...
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, Cork recorded a 5-5 o 3-5 victory. It was Cashman's second Munster winners' medal on the field of play. Cork later lined out in the All-Ireland final with 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...
providing the opposition. The game has gone down in history as one of the all-time classic games as Christy Ring
Christy Ring
Nicholas Christopher Michael Ring , better known as Christy Ring, was a famous Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with the Glen Rovers club from 1941 until 1967 and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1939 until 1963. Ring is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers in...
was bidding for a record ninth All-Ireland medal. The game turned on one important incident as the Wexford goalkeeper, Art Foley
Art Foley
Michael Arthur Foley , better known as Art Foley, is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club St. Aidan's of Enniscorthy and with the Wexford senior inter-county team from 1946 until 1956.-Club:...
, made a miraculous save from a Ring shot and cleared the sliotar up the field to set up another attack. Wexford went on to win the game on a score line of 2-14 to 2-8 and Cashman wa sleft with a runners-up medal.
In 1957 Cashman was appointed captain of his native-county’s senior hurling team. Once again Cork reached the Munster final, however, they were defeated by 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...
on a score line of 1-11 to 1-6. Cashman’s side contested three consecutive provincial finals in 1959, 1960 and 1961, however, he ended up on the losing side on every occasion. He served as captain of the team again in 1962, however, he retired from inter-county hurling following Cork’s early exit from the championship.
Inter-provincial
Cashman also lined out with MunsterMunster 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 the inter-provincial hurling competition and enjoyed much success. He first lined out with his province as capatin in 1957 and guided Munster to a 5-7 to 2-5 victory over Leinster
Leinster 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...
. This was the first of five consecutive Railway Cup victories for Cashman a spart of the Munster team. He won a sixth and final Railway Cup winners' medal in 1963 as Munster accounted for Leinster by just a single point.
Post-playing career
In retirement from hurling Cashman came to be regarded as one of Cork’s greatest players never to win an All-Ireland medal. Although he never achieved this distinction himself he did live to see his two sons have much success on the hurling field with both Blackrock and Cork. In 1986 both JimJim Cashman (hurler)
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.-Early life:Jim Cashman was born in Blackrock in Cork City in 1965...
and 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...
won senior All-Ireland medals with Cork.
Mick Cashman died in 1990.