Donal McCarthy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Donal McCarthy

Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer

Date of Birth: 04-Jun-1908

Place of Birth: Midleton, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 31-Jan-1980

Profession: Gaelic football player, hurler

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Michael Donal "Donal" McCarthy (4 June 1908 – 31 January 1980) was an Irish academic, public servant, university administrator, hurler and Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-back for the Cork senior teams. Born in Midleton, County Cork, McCarthy first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Rockwell College.
He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty when he first linked up with the Cork senior football team.
He joined the senior panel during the 1928 championship.
McCarthy later became a regular member of the hurling team as well, and won one All-Ireland medal.At club level McCarthy was a two-time championship medallist with Collegians.
He also played with Carrigtwohill Throughout his career McCarthy made one championship appearances.
He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1929 championship.