Inside Liam Cahill's life beyond hurling including wife with famous Tipperary GAA family ahead of All-Ireland final
Cahill will be leading the Premier into Croke Park to face Cork in the All-Ireland hurling final on Sunday.
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Tipp will be looking to get their hands on Liam MacCarthy for the first time since 2019 but will be up against a Rebels side aiming to end a 20-year wait for glory.
Cahill and his crew will be bolstered by their manager's family, the tree of which boasts silverware aplenty.
His sister-in-law and father-in-law both hold special places in the hearts and minds of Tipperary supporters.
And here, SunSport will take a look at the family seeking to bolster the current Premier boss.
How old is Liam Cahill?
Liam Cahill was born on October 17, 1977, making him 47 years of age - one year younger than his counterpart on Sunday: Pat Ryan.
Originally from Ballingarry, he won three South Tipperary hurling titles with his hometown club before transferring to Thurles Sarsfields in 2007.
Two years later, he won a county title with his new club, making him a four time champion.
Cahill made his senior inter-county debut in 1996, winning an All Star in his debut year.
That was recognition for being part of a Tipp side that got to the Munster hurling final - losing to Limerick on a replay - and scoring 3-10 along the way.
In 1999, he won his first senior medal with the Premier in the form of the National Hurling League.
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And two years later, Tipperary clinched a coveted double of Munster and All-Ireland honours.
How long has he been Tipperary manager?
Liam Cahill was appointed as Tipp boss in July 2022, having previously served as manager of their minor and under-20s sides.
He was Waterford boss from 2019 to 2022, winning a national league title in his final year at the helm of the Deise.
He is yet to win senior medals at the helm of his home county, but did win All-Ireland and Munster honours with the minors and U20s.
Is he married?
Liam Cahill is married to wife Eimear, and the pair have three kids together.
As mentioned, Eimear Cahill - born Eimear Gaynor - comes from legendary stock herself.
Her dad is Len Gaynor, who won two All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championships as a player with Tipperary.
He would later manage his home county between 1996 and 1998, meaning Gaynor oversaw a side containing his future son-in-law.
In addition to this, Liam's sister-in-law - Eimear's sister - is Ciara Gaynor.
A hugely decorated camogie player, Gaynor won FIVE All-Ireland medals with Tipperary - in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004.
Her individual excellence on the way to the latter saw her recognised with an All-Star in 2004.
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