Tim Crowley
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Tim Crowley is a former Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with Newcestown
and Cork in the 1970s and 1980s.
in 1952. He showed great skill as a hurler in his youth, and in time he would go on to have a very successful career with his native county. Crowley joined the Cork minor hurling team in the mid 1960s. In 1969 he had his first major success when he won his first All-Ireland
medal as a minor. In 1970 he captured his second consecutive All-Ireland medal at minor level. Crowley subsequently joined the Cork under-21 team with whom he won an All-Ireland
medal in 1973, along with other future stars Seánie O'Leary
and Jimmy Barry-Murphy
.
Crowley had to wait another few years before he joined the senior team, however, he made his senior debut against Waterford
in 1977. He partnered Tom Cashman
at midfield and subsequently went on to claim his first Munster
and All-Ireland
medals at senior level. In 1978 Crowley was moved to the half-forward line on the team. It was another successful year as he claimed his second consecutive Munster and All-Ireland titles. In 1979 he won his third Munster medal, however, Cork’s attempt to capture four All-Ireland titles in-a-row was halted at the All-Ireland semi-final stage when Crowley’s team were defeated by Galway
. In 1980 and 1981 Cork failed to win further Munster titles, however, Crowley was a key member of the team that won back-to-back National Hurling League
titles in those years.
In 1982 Cork had recaptured their form, and Crowley captured a fourth Munster medal, however, Cork were later defeated by Kilkenny
in the All-Ireland final. In 1983 Crowley won his fifth Munster title, however, Cork were once again defeated by Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. 1984 was a very special year in the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association
. It was the centenary year of the association, and every team was hopeful of championship success. Crowley won his sixth Munster title with Cork, a win which qualified the team for a very special All-Ireland final appearance at Semple Stadium
. In the first ever championship meeting of Cork and Offaly
Crowley played at centre-forward. With a seven-point win over the midlanders Crowley claimed his third All-Ireland medal.
By 1985 Crowley was in the twilight of his inter-county career. He won a seventh Munster title, however, his side were beaten by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final. This was Crowley’s last game with the Cork senior hurlers.
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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 Newcestown
Newcestown GAA
Newcestown GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the village of Newcestown in County Cork, Ireland. The club plays in the Carbery division of Cork GAA.-History:Founded in 1959, the club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009...
and Cork in the 1970s and 1980s.
Playing career
Tim Crowley was born Newcestown in County CorkCounty Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
in 1952. He showed great skill as a hurler in his youth, and in time he would go on to have a very successful career with his native county. Crowley joined the Cork minor hurling team in the mid 1960s. In 1969 he had his first major success when he won his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
medal as a minor. In 1970 he captured his second consecutive All-Ireland medal at minor level. Crowley subsequently joined the Cork under-21 team with whom he won an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
medal in 1973, along with other future stars Seánie O'Leary
Seánie O'Leary
Seanie O'Leary is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Youghal and with the Cork senior inter-county team from 1971 until 1984.-Early & private life:...
and Jimmy Barry-Murphy
Jimmy Barry-Murphy
James "Jimmy" Barry-Murphy is a former Irish hurler, Gaelic footballer and association footballer and is the current manager of the Cork senior hurling team...
.
Crowley had to wait another few years before he joined the senior team, however, he made his senior debut against 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...
in 1977. He partnered 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...
at midfield and subsequently went on to claim 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....
and 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....
medals at senior level. In 1978 Crowley was moved to the half-forward line on the team. It was another successful year as he claimed his second consecutive Munster and All-Ireland titles. In 1979 he won his third Munster medal, however, Cork’s attempt to capture four All-Ireland titles in-a-row was halted at the All-Ireland semi-final stage when Crowley’s team were defeated by 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 1980 and 1981 Cork failed to win further Munster titles, however, Crowley was a key member of the team that won back-to-back 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 in those years.
In 1982 Cork had recaptured their form, and Crowley captured a fourth Munster medal, however, Cork were later defeated by 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...
in the All-Ireland final. In 1983 Crowley won his fifth Munster title, however, Cork were once again defeated by Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. 1984 was a very special year in the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
. It was the centenary year of the association, and every team was hopeful of championship success. Crowley won his sixth Munster title with Cork, a win which qualified the team for a very special All-Ireland final appearance at Semple Stadium
Semple Stadium
Semple Stadium, located in Thurles, North Tipperary, Ireland, is the home of hurling for Tipperary GAA and for the province of Munster. It is the second largest stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500....
. In the first ever championship meeting of Cork and Offaly
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...
Crowley played at centre-forward. With a seven-point win over the midlanders Crowley claimed his third All-Ireland medal.
By 1985 Crowley was in the twilight of his inter-county career. He won a seventh Munster title, however, his side were beaten by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final. This was Crowley’s last game with the Cork senior hurlers.