James Smith (Gaelic footballer)

Not to be confused with Jim Smith (Cavan Gaelic footballer) or Jim Smith (Louth Gaelic footballer).

James Smith

Personal information
Irish name	Séamus Mac Gabhann
Sport	Gaelic football
Position	Midfield/Full Forward
Born	(1999-04-27) 27 April 1999 (age 25)
Nickname	The Miller
Club(s)
Years	Club
	Crosserlough
Club titles
Cavan titles	1
Inter-county(ies)
Years	County
2019–	Cavan
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles	1

James Smith (born 27 April 1999) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Crosserlough club and the Cavan county team.

Playing career

Club

Smith has played with the Crosserlough at all age levels, and later joined the Crosserlough senior team. In 2018, and they reached the final of the Cavan Senior Football Championship.^[1] On 21 October 2018, Smith lined out at midfield in his first county final, where Crosserlough faced Castlerahan. Smith scored a goal to put Crosserlough six ahead in the second half, before Castlerahan came back to win by a point.^[2]

Crosserlough reached the county final again in 2020, facing Kingscourt Stars on 26 September. Smith scored a point as the game ended in a draw.^[3] The replay took place on 3 October, with Smith scoring three points from midfield and being named man of the match as Crosserlough secured their first senior championship since 1972.^[4]

Inter-county

Minor and under-20

On 16 July 2017, Smith was in midfield as the Cavan minor team faced Derry in the Ulster final. Smith scored a first half goal but Derry came out seven-point winners.^[5] Cavan then beat Connacht champions Galway to set up an All-Ireland semi-final against Kerry.^[6] On 20 August 2017, Smith started in midfield and scored 1-2 as Cavan lost to a David Clifford-inspired Kerry.^[7]

Smith also represented Cavan at under-20 level, but didn't have any success at this grade.

Senior

Smith joined the senior squad in 2019, and made his National League debut in a loss to Monaghan on 16 March.^[8]

On 31 October 2020, Smith made his championship debut against Monaghan in the Ulster preliminary round, scoring a point as Cavan came out on top after extra-time.^[9] On 22 November, Smith started his first Ulster final, with Cavan coming up against Donegal. Smith scored two points as Cavan won their first Ulster title since 1997.^[10] On 5 December, Smith scored 2 points in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin.^[11]

On 2 April 2022, Smith started the National League Division 4 final against Tipperary, scoring a point in the 2–10 to 0–15 victory.^[12]

On 9 July, Smith started the inaugural Tailteann Cup Final against Westmeath. Smith scored a point but Westmeath went home with the cup after a four-point win.^[13]

Honours

Cavan

• Ulster Senior Football Championship (1): 2020
• National Football League Division 4 (1): 2022

Crosserlough

• Cavan Senior Football Championship (1): 2020

References

1. "Crosserlough make no mistake second time around against battling Gowna". The Irish News. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
2. "Castlerahan escape cycle of defeat to land maiden Cavan crown". Irish Independent. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
3. "Crosserlough force Cavan final replay with late equaliser". RTÉ. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
4. "Crosserlough bridge 48-year gap in Cavan replay victory over Kingscourt". RTÉ. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
5. "Derry minors too strong for Cavan in Ulster Minor Football Championship final". The Irish News. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
6. "Breffni book first All-Ireland minor semi-final spot since 1974 with late push against Galway". The42.ie. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
7. "1-10 for David Clifford as Kerry's All-Ireland minor four-in-a-row bid stays on track". The42.ie. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
8. "Tempers run high as 14-man Monaghan beat Cavan". RTÉ. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
9. "Galligan the hero as Cavan win it at the death against Monaghan". The42.ie. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
10. "Cavan shock Donegal to claim Ulster title". RTÉ. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
11. "Dublin beat Cavan at a canter to reach another final". RTÉ. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
12. "Lynch brace crucial as Cavan pip Tipp to Croke Park glory". Irish Examiner. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
13. "Westmeath crowned inaugural Tailteann Cup champions after late flurry against Cavan". The42.ie. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.