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词条 Kevin Downes (hurler)
释义

  1. Playing career

     Ardscoil Rís  NUI Galway  Na Piarsaigh  Limerick  Minor and under-21  Senior 

  2. Career statistics

     Inter-county 

  3. Honours

  4. References

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Kevin Downes (born 14 October 1991) is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a full-forward.

Playing career

Ardscoil Rís

Downes first came to prominence as a hurler with Ardscoil Rís in Limerick. Having played in every grade as a hurler, he was full-forward on the college's senior hurling team. On 11 March 2010, Downes scored 1-02 from play when Ardscoil Rís defeated Thurles CBS in the final of the Harty Cup.[1] On 3 April, he was switched to left wing-forward for the All-Ireland final against St. Kieran's College. Downes was held scoreless in the 2-11 to 2-08 defeat.[2]

NUI Galway

During his studies at NUI Galway, Downes was selected for the college's senior hurling team.[3] He was a regular member of the starting fifteen during the Fitzgibbon Cup and also served as chairman of the club.

Na Piarsaigh

Downes joined the Na Piarsaigh club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels, enjoying championship success in the under-21 grades as a dual player before eventually joining the club's top adult teams.

On 2 October 2011, Downes scored 1-01 from full-forward in Na Piarsaigh's 2-18 to 0-13 defeat of Adare to win their very first Limerick Championship title.[4] On 4 December 2012, he won a Munster Championship medal following a 1-13 to 0-09 defeat of Crusheen in the final.[5]

After surrendering their titles the following year, Downes won a second Limerick Championship medal after lining out at centre-forward when Na Piarsaigh defeated Adare by 0-14 to 0-12 on 6 October 2013.[6] He was retained at centre-forward for the subsequent Munster Championship, which culminated on 24 November 2014 with him winning a second provincial medal after scoring a goal in the 4-14 to 0-08 defeat of Sixmilebridge in the final.[7]

Downes won a third Limerick Championship medal on 11 October 2015 after a 1-22 to 4-12 defeat of Patrickswell in the final. He top scored with 1-05 and ended the game as man of the match.[8] Downes missed Na Piarsaigh's subsequent Munster Championship final defeat of Ballygunner due to consussion.[9] On 17 March 2016, he won an All-Ireland Championship medal after scoring 1-02 in Na Piarsaigh's 2-25 to 2-14 defeat of Ruairí Óg in the final.[10]

On 15 October 2017, Downes won a fourth Limerick Championship medal when Na Piarsaigh defeated Kilmallock by 1-22 to 2-14 in the final.[11] He won a third Munster Championship medal on 19 November when Na Piarsaigh defeated Ballygunner by 3-15 to 2-10 in the final.[12] On 17 March 2018, Downes was named at full-forward by played much of the match at left corner-forward when Na Piarsaigh suffered a 2-17 to 1-17 defeat by Cuala in the All-Ireland final.[13]

On 27 October 2018, Downes won a fifth Limerick Championship medal following Na Piarsaigh's 2-22 to 3-10 defeat of Doon in the final.[14]

Limerick

Minor and under-21

Downes first played for Limerick when he was selected for the minor team in advance of the 2008 Munster Championship.[15] He made his first appearance on 30 April when he scored seven points in a 3-21 to 1-12 defeat by Tipperary. Limerick's championship ended with a defeat by Cork in a play-ff, however, Downes ended the season as Limerick's top scorer.

Downes was eligible for the minor grade again the following year. After a second consecutive defeat to Tipperary at the quarter-final stage, he played his last game for Limerick on 5 June 2009 in a 4-08 to 1-14 defeat by Waterford in a play-off.

After progressing onto the Limerick under-21 team, he made his first appearance on 14 July 2010 when he came on as a substitute and scored two points in Limerick's 1-15 to 1-12 defeat by Clare in the Munster Championship.

Downes broke onto the starting fifteen of the Limerick under-21 team during the 2011 Munster Championship and was appointed captain of the team. On 3 August, he scored a point from full-forward when Limerick defeated Cork by 4-20 to 1-27 after extra-time to win the Munster Championship.[16]

Downes played his last game for the Limerick under-21 team on 18 July 2012. He scored two points from full-forward in a 1-16 to 1-11 defeat by Tipperary in the Munster Championship semi-final.[17]

Senior

On 13 February 2011, Downes made his first appearance for the Limerick senior team. He scored a point in Limerick's 2-09 to 0-06 defeat of Clare in the National League.[18] On 30 April, he scored 1-02 from play when Limerick defeated Clare by 4-12 to 2-13 to win the Division 2 title.[19] Downes mad his first championship appearance on 12 June. He top scored for Limerick 2-01 in the 3-15 to 3-14 defeat by Waterford.[20]

On 14 July 2013, Downes lined out in his first Munster Championship final. He started the game on the bench but was introduced as a 65th-minute substitute and scored two points in Limerick's 0-24 to 0-15 defeat of Cork and a first title in 17 years.[21]

On 2 August 2016, Downes tore his cruciate in a club football game.[22] The injury ruled him out of Limerick's 2017 league and championship campaigns.[23]

Downes rejoined the Limerick senior panel in 2018.[24] On 19 August 2018, he was an unused substitute when Limerick won their first All-Ireland title in 45 years after a 3-16 to 2-18 defeat of Galway in the final.[25]

On 2 February 2019, Downes made his first appearance for Limerick in over 30 months when he lined out at full-forward in Limerick's 1-21 to 1-14 defeat of Clare in the National League.[26]

Career statistics

Inter-county

{{updated|match played 24 March 2019.}}
TeamYearNational LeagueMunsterAll-IrelandTotal
DivisionAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScore
Limerick2011Division 275-0712-0130-04117-12
2012Division 1B40-0210-0220-0270-06
201360-1120-0210-0190-14
201450-0720-0320-0090-10
201500-0020-0021-0341-03
201621-0210-0020-0451-06
2017
201800-0000-0000-0000-00
2019Division 1A10-0000-0000-0010-00
Career total256-2992-08121-14469-51

Honours

Na Piarsaigh
  • All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 2016
  • Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship (4): 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
  • Limerick Senior Hurling Championship (5): 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018
  • Limerick Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2010
  • Limerick Under-21 Football B Championship (1): 2011
  • Limerick Under-21 Football All County Championship (1): 2011
Limerick
  • All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2018
  • Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2013
  • National Hurling League Division 2 (1): 2011
  • Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2011 (c)

References

1. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ard-scoil-ris-end-harty-cup-marathon-with-historic-victory-114301.html|title=Ard Scoil Rís end Harty Cup marathon with historic victory|date=12 March 2010|publisher=Irish Examiner|accessdate=4 August 2018|first=|last=}}
2. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/brennans-strike-foils-ardscoil-bid-26646769.html|title=Brennan's strike foils Ardscoil bid|date=4 April 2010|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=4 August 2018|first=|last=}}
3. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.the42.ie/ucc-ucd-ul-fitzgibbon-cup-wit-nuig-775579-Jan2013/|title=Here's your 2013 Fitzgibbon Cup Guide: Part 2|date=31 January 2013|publisher=The 42|accessdate=5 August 2018|first=Fintan|last=O'Toole}}
4. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/dowling-fires-na-piarsaigh-to-promised-land-26778085.html|title=Dowling fires Na Piarsaigh to promised land|date=3 October 2011|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Colm|last=Keyes}}
5. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/piarsaigh-young-guns-come-of-age-176100.html|title=Piarsaigh young guns come of age|date=5 December 2011|publisher=Irish Examiner|accessdate=9 August 2018|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}
6. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/downes-sets-the-tone-for-na-piarsaigh-to-grind-it-out-29639434.html|title=Downes sets the tone for Na Piarsaigh to grind it out|date=7 October 2013|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Donnchadh|last=Boyle}}
7. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/powerful-piarsaighs-blistering-pace-too-much-for-tired-bridge-250662.html|title=Powerful Piarsaigh’s blistering pace too much for tired Bridge|date=25 November 2013|publisher=Irish Examiner|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}
8. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/downes-restores-na-piarsaigh-as-limerick-leaders-31601388.html|title=Downes restores Na Piarsaigh as Limerick leaders|date=12 October 2015|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Donnchadh|last=Boyle}}
9. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/dowling-goal-puts-seal-on-na-piarsaigh-glory-trail-34224443.html|title=Dowling goal puts seal on Na Piarsaigh glory trail|date=23 November 2015|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Jackie|last=Cahill}}
10. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/immortality-for-na-piarsaigh-as-cushendall-rue-big-day-flop-388128.html|title=Immortality for Na Piarsaigh as Cushendall rue big-day flop|date=18 March 2015|publisher=Irish Examiner|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Michael|last=Moynihan}}
11. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/na-piarsaigh-see-off-kilmallock-to-secure-limerick-hurling-crown-36229094.html|title=Na Piarsaigh see off Kilmallock to secure Limerick hurling crown|date=15 October 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=|last=}}
12. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/late-na-piarsaigh-surge-sweeps-aside-ballygunner-in-scrappy-munster-final-36333884.html|title=Late Na Piarsaigh surge sweeps aside Ballygunner in scrappy Munster final|date=19 November 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Colm|last=Keys}}
13. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/cuala-finish-with-four-late-points-to-finally-see-off-na-piarsaigh-challenge-and-retain-allireland-title-36740558.html|title=Cuala finish with four late points to finally see off Na Piarsaigh challenge and retain All-Ireland title|date=18 March 2018|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Colm|last=Keys}}
14. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/boss-beary-points-to-experience-of-troops-as-na-piarsaigh-impress-again-37468758.html|title=Boss Beary points to experience of troops as Na Piarsaigh impress again|date=29 October 2018|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=1 November 2018|first=Darragh|last=Small}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganstand.com/Limerick/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=93906|title=Minor side named|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=29 April 2008|accessdate=13 June 2011}}
16. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/hannon-on-the-mark-to-edge-thriller-26758064.html|title=Hannon on the mark to edge thriller|date=4 August 2011|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=4 August 2018|first=Declan|last=Rooney}}
17. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2012/0719/sport/maher-ends-treaty-defence-201283.html|title=Maher ends Treaty defence|date=19 July 2012|publisher=Irish Examiner|accessdate=4 August 2018|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}
18. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/limerick-step-up-to-the-plate-for-ogrady-26695360.html|title=Limerick step up to the plate for O'Grady|date=14 February 2011|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=4 August 2018|first=|last=}}
19. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/limerick-on-the-rise-26728720.html|title=Limerick on the rise|date=2 May 2011|publisher=Irish Independent|accessdate=2 August 2018|first=Christy|last=O'Connor}}
20. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.the42.ie/gaa-mop-up-mullanes-late-winner-keeps-waterford-alive-154390-Jun2011/|title=GAA Mop-up: Mullane's late winner keeps Waterford alive|date=12 June 2011|publisher=The 42|accessdate=2 August 2018|first=Niall|last=Kelly}}
21. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2013/0715/ireland/day-of-joy-sends-tremor-through-treaty-236924.html|title=Day of joy sends tremor through Treaty|date=15 July 2011|publisher=Irish Examiner|accessdate=3 August 2018|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}
22. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.the42.ie/kevin-downes-munster-hurling-3707007-Nov2017/|title=From torn cruciate in club football game to Munster hurling champion in the space of 15 months|date=20 November 2017|publisher=The 42|accessdate=3 August 2018|first=Fintan|last=O'Toole}}
23. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/kevin-downes-counting-his-blessings-after-cruciate-woe/|title=Kevin Downes counting his blessings after cruciate woe|date=14 March 2018|publisher=GAA website|accessdate=3 August 2018|first=|last=}}
24. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.the42.ie/limerick-hurling-panel-john-kiely-3700398-Nov2017/|title=Downes back from cruciate, Reidy back from Kildare and U21 winners added to Limerick panel|date=16 November 2017|publisher=The 42|accessdate=21 August 2018|first=Fintan|last=O'Toole}}
25. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/limerick-are-all-ireland-hurling-champions-for-the-first-time-in-45-years-following-epic-victory-over-galway-37230532.html|title=Limerick are All Ireland hurling champions for the first time in 45 years following epic victory over Galway|publisher=Irish Independent|date=19 August 2018|accessdate=20 August 2018|first=Seán|last=McGoldrick}}
26. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.the42.ie/limerick-tipperary-3-4473497-Feb2019/|title=Impressive Limerick come from behind to see off Tipperary|publisher=The 42|date=2 February 2019|accessdate=24 March 2019|first=John|last=Fallon}}
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