Cian McCarthy

Cian McCarthy (born 3 September 1989) is an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Cork senior team.

Born in Glanmire, County Cork, McCarthy first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2009 National Hurling League. McCarthy quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen, however, he enjoyed little in terms of silverware. He has been an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level McCarthy is a four-time championship medallist with Sarsfield's.

His father, Teddy, was a dual All-Ireland medallist with Cork.

Throughout his career McCarthy made 14 championship appearances. He announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on 20 March 2015.

Playing career

Club

McCarthy first tasted success at club level as a member of the Sarsfield's minor team. He won a championship medal in this grade in 2007 as Sars recorded a 2-15 to 1-8 defeat of Midleton.