Billy McCarthy

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Billy McCarthy
Personal information
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born County Tipperary, Ireland
Club(s)
YearsClub
Thurles Sarsfields
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
2018 -
Tipperary

Billy McCarthy is an Irish hurler who plays as a forward for the Tipperary senior team. He plays his club hurling with Thurles Sarsfields.

Career

McCarthy made his senior debut for the Tipperary hurling team on 17 February 2018 in the third round of the 2018 National Hurling League against Wexford when he came on as a substitute in the second half and scored a point. [1] [2] McCarthy made his Championship debut for the Tipperary on 20 May 2018 in the first round of the 2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship against Limerick in a 1–23 to 2–14 defeat. [3]

In August 2020, McCarthy ruptured his anterior cruciate knee ligament for the third time in as many years during the 2020 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship. [4]

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References

  1. "Late Bonner goal clinches win for Tipp as Forde hits 2-9 against Wexford". The 42. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  2. "Tipperary find high-tempo groove to end Wexford's run". Irish Times. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  3. "Limerick begin Munster campaign in flying form with six-point victory over Tipperary". The 42. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  4. "Cruel setback for Tipperary forward with third cruciate injury in as many years". The 42. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.