James Smith (Gaelic footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Séamus Mac Gabhann | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Midfield/Full Forward | ||
| Born | 27 April 1999 | ||
| Nickname | The Miller | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Crosserlough | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Cavan titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
2019– | Cavan | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Ulster titles | 1 | ||
James Smith (born 27 April 1999) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Crosserlough club and the Cavan county team.
Playing career[edit]
Club[edit]
Smith has played with the Crosserlough at all age levels, and later joined the Crosserlough senior team. In 2018, and they reached the final of the Cavan Senior Football Championship.[1] On 21 October 2018, Smith lined out at midfield in his first county final, where Crosserlough faced Castlerahan. Smith scored a goal to put Crosserlough six ahead in the second half, before Castlerahan came back to win by a point.[2]
Crosserlough reached the county final again in 2020, facing Kingscourt Stars on 26 September. Smith scored a point as the game ended in a draw.[3] The replay took place on 3 October, with Smith scoring three points from midfield and being named man of the match as Crosserlough secured their first senior championship since 1972.[4]
Inter-county[edit]
Minor and under-20[edit]
On 16 July 2017, Smith was in midfield as the Cavan minor team faced Derry in the Ulster final. Smith scored a first half goal but Derry came out seven-point winners.[5] Cavan then beat Connacht champions Galway to set up an All-Ireland semi-final against Kerry.[6] On 20 August 2017, Smith started in midfield and scored 1-2 as Cavan lost to a David Clifford-inspired Kerry.[7]
Smith also represented Cavan at under-20 level, but didn't have any success at this grade.
Senior[edit]
Smith joined the senior squad in 2019, and made his National League debut in a loss to Monaghan on 16 March.[8]
On 31 October 2020, Smith made his championship debut against Monaghan in the Ulster preliminary round, scoring a point as Cavan came out on top after extra-time.[9] On 22 November, Smith started his first Ulster final, with Cavan coming up against Donegal. Smith scored two points as Cavan won their first Ulster title since 1997.[10] On 5 December, Smith scored 2 points in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin.[11]
On 2 April 2022, Smith started the National League Division 4 final against Tipperary, scoring a point in the 2–10 to 0–15 victory.[12]
On 9 July, Smith started the inaugural Tailteann Cup Final against Westmeath. Smith scored a point but Westmeath went home with the cup after a four-point win.[13]
Honours[edit]
Cavan
- Ulster Senior Football Championship (1): 2020
- National Football League Division 4 (1): 2022
Crosserlough
References[edit]
- ^ "Crosserlough make no mistake second time around against battling Gowna". The Irish News. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Castlerahan escape cycle of defeat to land maiden Cavan crown". Irish Independent. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Crosserlough force Cavan final replay with late equaliser". RTÉ. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Crosserlough bridge 48-year gap in Cavan replay victory over Kingscourt". RTÉ. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Derry minors too strong for Cavan in Ulster Minor Football Championship final". The Irish News. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Breffni book first All-Ireland minor semi-final spot since 1974 with late push against Galway". The42.ie. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "1-10 for David Clifford as Kerry's All-Ireland minor four-in-a-row bid stays on track". The42.ie. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Tempers run high as 14-man Monaghan beat Cavan". RTÉ. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Galligan the hero as Cavan win it at the death against Monaghan". The42.ie. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Cavan shock Donegal to claim Ulster title". RTÉ. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Dublin beat Cavan at a canter to reach another final". RTÉ. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Lynch brace crucial as Cavan pip Tipp to Croke Park glory". Irish Examiner. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Westmeath crowned inaugural Tailteann Cup champions after late flurry against Cavan". The42.ie. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.