About Daithí Cooney
Born 1954. Daithí Cooney is an Irish hurler.
Daithí Cooney (born 1954) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Cork senior team.
Cooney joined the team during the 1982 championship and was a regular member of the extended panel until his retirement after the 1983 championship. During that time, he won two Munster medals as a non-playing substitute. Cooney was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.
At club level Cooney enjoyed a lengthy career with Youghal.
His brother, Christy Cooney, served as President of the Gaelic Athletic Association between 2009 and 2012.
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Who is Daithí Cooney?
Irish hurler
When was Daithí Cooney born?
Daithí Cooney was born in 1954 in Youghal.
What is Daithí Cooney's occupation?
Daithí Cooney is a hurler.
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Daithí Cooney is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daithí Cooney. https://biography.guide/daithi-cooney/
MLA: "Daithí Cooney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daithi-cooney/.
Chicago: "Daithí Cooney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/daithi-cooney/.
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