D. J. Kane

D.J. Kane (born 1964, Newry, County Down) is a former Gaelic footballer from Northern Ireland. He played with his local club Newry Mitchels but moved to Newry Shamrocks and was a member of the Down senior inter-county team from the 1980s until the 1990s. Kane captained Down to the All-Ireland title in 1994.

D.J. Kane
Personal information
Irish name D.S. Mac Catháin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Right wing-back
Born Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Occupation Teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
1980s-2000s
Newry Shamrocks
Club titles
Down titles 0
College titles
Sigerson titles 2
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1986-1999
Down
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 3
All-Irelands 2
NFL 2 (Div 2 & Div 3)
All Stars 1

Personal life

His brother Val had been a substitute on the Down team that won the All-Ireland title in 1968.[1]

He is the uncle of Irish actress Valene Kane.

Honours

References

  1. "Profile of D. J. Kane". www.hoganstand.com. 9 August 1991. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Down Senior Football Captain
1994
Succeeded by
Achievements
Preceded by
Henry Downey
(Down)
All-Ireland Senior Football
winning captain

1994
Succeeded by
John O'Leary
(Dublin)


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