Eoin Downey

Eoin Downey (born 17 May 2003) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with Glen Rovers and at inter-county level with the Cork senior hurling team.

Early life
Born and raised in Cork, Downey first played hurling to a high standard as a student at Christian Brothers College, Cork. He progressed through the various age grades before joining the school's senior team in 2019. Downey's first year as a senior ended with defeat by St Flannan's College in the 2020 Harty Cup final. He captained CBC to the Dr O'Callaghan Cup title after a 3-13 to 1-12 defeat of Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh in March 2022, in what was his last game for the school. Downey later studied at University College Cork and was added to their Fitzgibbon Cup panel in 2023.

Club career
Downey began his club career at juvenile and underage levels with the Glen Rovers club on the northside of Cork city. He had success in the under-21 grade in 2023 when the Glen won the Cork Premier 1 U21HC title. Downey won a Seandún U21B FC title with the Glen's sister club St Nick's in 2024.

Downey made his senior team debut at midfield in the Glen's 0-24 to 1-10 defeat by Douglas in September 2021. He ended his debut championship season with a 0-24 to 1-18 defeat by Midleton in the final.

Inter-county career
Downey first appeared on the inter-county scene with Cork as a member of the minor team in 2019, before being named team captain in 2020. His minor career ended without success, however, he immediately progressed to the under-20 team. Success in this grade was immediate with Downey claiming Munster and All-Ireland U20HC medals in 2021 after respective defeats of Limerick and Galway. After surrendering their titles the following year, Downey claimed a second Munster U20HC medal after a two point defeat of Clare in 2023. His last game in the grade saw him claim a second winners' medal after a defeat of Offaly in the 2023 All-Ireland U20 final.

Downey was still a school student when he was called into the Cork senior hurling team by manager Kieran Kingston in 2022. He made his debut in a 2-17 to 0-22 defeat of Limerick in round 1 of the 2023 National Hurling League.

Personal life
Downey's older brother Robert is also a hurler.

Honours

 * Christian Brothers College, Cork
 * Dr O'Callaghan Cup: 2022 (c)


 * Glen Rovers
 * Cork Premier Under-21 A Hurling Championship: 2023


 * St Nicholas'
 * Seandún Under-21 B Football Championship: 2024


 * Cork
 * All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2021, 2023
 * Munster Under-20 Hurling Championship: 2021, 2023