David Dempsey (hurler)

David Dempsey (born 13 May 1995) is an Irish hurler who plays as a left wing-forward for club side Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.[1]

This article is about an Irish athlete. For American writer, see David Dempsey (writer).
David Demspey
Personal information
Irish name Daithí Ó Díomasaigh
Sport Hurling
Position Left wing-forward
Born (1995-05-13) 13 May 1995
Caherdavin, Limerick, Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Club(s)
Years Club
 Na Piarsaigh
Club titles
Limerick titles 5
Munster titles 3
All-Ireland Titles 2
Colleges(s)
Years College
 Limerick Institute of Technology
College titles
Fitzgibbon titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2016-present
 Limerick 9 (1-02)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 2
NHL 2
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 18:52, 15 December 2020.

Playing career

College

Dempsey first came to prominence as a hurler with Ardscoil Rís in Limerick. Having played in every grade as a hurler, he was an unused substitute on 27 February 2011 when Ardscoil Rís retained the Harty Cup title after a 3-19 to 0-03 defeat of C.B.S. Charleville in the final.[2]

University

During his studies at the Limerick Institute of Technology, Dempsey was selected for the college's senior hurling team for the Fitzgibbon Cup.

Club

Dempsey 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-16, minor and under-21 grades. He made his senior championship debut for the club as a seventeen-year-old in 2013.

On 6 October 2013, Dempsey was at right wing-forward when Na Piarsaigh defeated Adare by 0-14 to 0-12 to win the Limerick Senior Championship.[3] He retained his place in the half-forward line for the subsequent Munster Championship, which culminated with him winning a provincial medal after a 4-14 to 0-08 defeat of Sixmilebridge in the final.[4]

Dempsey won a second Limerick Championship medal on 11 October 2015 after a 1-22 to 4-12 defeat of Patrickswell in the final.[5] Later that season he won a second Munster Championship medal after a 2-18 to 2-11 defeat of Ballygunner.[6] On 17 March 2016, Dempsey won an All-Ireland medal when Na Piarsaigh defeated Ruairí Óg by 2-25 to 2-14 in the final.[7]

On 15 October 2017, Dempsey won a third Limerick Championship medal when Na Piarsaigh defeated Kilmallock by 1-22 to 2-14 in the final.[8] He later won a third Munster Championship medal when Na Piarsaigh defeated Ballygunner by 3-15 to 2-10 in the final.[9] On 17 March 2018, Casey was named at left wing-forward but played at midfield when Na Piarsaigh were defeated by Cuala in the All-Ireland final.[10]

On 27 October 2018, Dempsey won a fourth Limerick Championship medal following Na Piarsaigh's 2-22 to 3-10 defeat of Doon.[11]

Minor and under-21

Dempsey first played for Limerick at minor level. On 23 July 2013, he scored two points when Limerick won their first Munster Championship title in 29 years after a 1-20 to 4-08 defeat of Waterford in the final.[12]

Dempsey subsequently joined the Limerick under-21 hurling team in 2015 and won a Munster Championship medal after a 0-22 to 0-19 defeat of Clare in the final.[13] On 12 September 2015, Dempsey was at left wing-forward when Limerick defeated Wexford in the All-Ireland final.[14]

Intermediate

In 2016, Dempsey joined the Limerick intermediate hurling team. On 6 July 2016, he was at right corner-forward when Limerick were defeated by Clare in the Munster final.[15]

Senior

Dempsey joined the Limerick senior hurling team in January 2016.[16] He was an unused substitute throughout the entire season.

Dempsey made his senior debut for Limerick on 12 February 2017 in a 1-14 to 0-14 National Hurling League defeat by Wexford.[17] Later that season he made his first championship start, scoring 1-01 in a Munster Championship defeat by Clare.[18]

On 19 August 2018, Dempsey was a member of the extended panel when Limerick won their first All-Ireland title in 45 years after a 3-16 to 2-18 defeat of Galway in the final.[19]

On 31 March 2019, Dempsey was named on the bench for Limerick's National League final meeting with Waterford at Croke Park. He collected a winners' medal as a non-playing substitute in the 1-24 to 0-19 victory.[20]

Career statistics
As of match played 13 December 2020.
Team Year National League Munster All-Ireland Total
DivisionAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScoreAppsScore
Limerick 2016 Division 1B 00-0000-0000-0000-00
2017 51-0311-0110-0072-04
2018 00-0040-0100-0040-01
2019 Division 1A 40-0110-0000-0050-01
2020 52-0720-0000-0072-07
Total 143-1181-0210-00234-13

Honours
Ardscoil Rís
Na Piarsaigh
Limerick

References
  1. O'Callaghan, Therese (13 April 2017). "Opportunity knocks for Limerick and David Dempsey". Irish Times. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  2. "Awesome Ardscoil storm to Harty title". Irish Independent. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  3. Boyle, Donnchadh (7 October 2013). "Downes sets the tone for Na Piarsaigh to grind it out". Irish Independent. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  4. O'Flynn, Diarmuid (25 November 2013). "Powerful Piarsaigh's blistering pace too much for tired Bridge". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  5. Boyle, Donnchadh (12 October 2015). "Downes restores Na Piarsaigh as Limerick leaders". Irish Independent. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  6. Cahill, Jackie (23 November 2015). "Dowling goal puts seal on Na Piarsaigh glory trail". Irish Independent. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  7. Moynihan, Michael (18 March 2015). "Immortality for Na Piarsaigh as Cushendall rue big-day flop". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  8. "Na Piarsaigh see off Kilmallock to secure Limerick hurling crown". Irish Independent. 15 October 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  9. Keys, Colm (19 November 2017). "Late Na Piarsaigh surge sweeps aside Ballygunner in scrappy Munster final". Irish Independent. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  10. Keys, Colm (18 March 2018). "Cuala finish with four late points to finally see off Na Piarsaigh challenge and retain All-Ireland title". Irish Independent. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  11. Small, Darragh (29 October 2018). "Boss Beary points to experience of troops as Na Piarsaigh impress again". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  12. Cahill, Jackie (24 July 2013). "Limerick end 29-year wait for Munster title in style". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  13. "Munster U21HC final: Treaty Lynch Banner". Hogan Stand. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  14. Cormican, Eoghan (12 September 2015). "Limerick ease past Wexford to claim U21 hurling title". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  15. Brennan, Eoin (6 July 2016). "Clare crowned Munster intermediate champions after epic extra time battle with Limerick". The 42. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  16. O'Brien, Jerome (9 January 2016). "18 new faces on Limerick hurling panel". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  17. Cormican, Eoghan (13 February 2017). "Kiely fumes at ref as Davy gets lift-off". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  18. "Clare made to sweat for their win over Limerick". Irish Examiner. 4 June 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  19. McGoldrick, Seán (19 August 2018). "Limerick are All Ireland hurling champions for the first time in 45 years following epic victory over Galway". Irish Independent. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  20. O'Toole, Fintan (31 March 2019). "Limerick end 22-year with for league honours in style with final win over Waterford". The 42. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
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