Q&A with Cathal Doyle, our Senior Hurling Captain
In the run up to the third round of the Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday to continue our recent Q&A series to get to know Cathal Doyle, Captain of the Senior Hurlers, a bit better. The lads take on Lucan Sarsfields at 3.30pm at O’Toole Park . All support welcomed. Link to tickets
With his Clare heritage and red helmet we never found out if Cathal models himself on Brian Lohan in defense!
Favourite memory playing for St.Brigid’s at juvenile and adult level?
As a juvenile, it has to be winning the Dublin and Leinster minor A championship back in ’07.
As an adult, it’s hard to pick between the run to the Snr football Leinster championship final in ’11, and the run to the Snr hurling final in ’19.
I’d say ’19 just sneaks it.
Earliest GAA memory?
Heading to see my dad play for the Dublin over 40s with my brothers.
Favourite thing about Gaelic Games off the pitch?
The lifelong friends I’ve made through the years in Brigid’s.
Favourite position in GAA?
Anywhere in the starting 15. I’ve played in every one of them over the years.
Favourite GAA ground?
Semple Stadium
What’s your favourite memory watching Dublin GAA, Ladies and/or Men’s teams?
Has to be Stephen Cluxton’s free back in 2011.
If there was a transfer market in the Gaa what current player would you recruit for current players would be like Dublin to get in all codes?
Shane O’Donnell
David Clifford
What International Sports star would make the best GAA player?
LeBron James. Just catch it and let if off.
What 3 people, alive or dead, would you invite to a dinner party and why?
Roy Keane, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Jim Mc Guinness
What would you rule(s)would you like to introduce or amend to improve the GAA?
2 points for a sideline. Only because Cian O’Sullivan is so good at them.
What are your hobbies and interests outside the GAA?
Golf and soccer when I get the time.
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received as a player?
“On the pitch you’ve a decision to make, bully him or he bullies you”
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received when you were young?
“Practice the basic fundamental skills and everything else will follow”
What other sports have you played? Support any teams outside of the GAA?
I’ve played a good bit of soccer throughout the years and enjoy playing golf too. My Dad’s a Clare man. So, I’d follow Clare hurling and footballers. I’m also a big Aston Villa fan for my sins.
What’s your favourite memory of a coach from when you were a juvenile?
My age group were blessed with our coaches. We had a good bit of success in football and hurling with Gerry McEntee, Paddy Winters and Liam Plunkett. It’s hard to single out just one memory out of so many.
Favourite bit of advice to give to coaches helping at nursey or new to the GAA?
Make it enjoyable. You’ll get so much more from kids when they’re having a good time.
Most important aspect of the GAA for kids to learn at an early age?
Enjoyment and friendships.
What’s your favourite TV Show?
Peaky Blinders
What’s your favourite Book?
Until victory always. Jim Mc Guinness
What’s your favourite movie?
The Gladiator
What’s your favourite song and artist?
At the minute, probably, Hermitage green, Quicksand
What’s your karaoke song?
I’m not much of a singer but Heroes and Ghost’s (as Gaeilge)
Hill 16 or the Hogan Stand?
Hogan Stand
