Career
Born in, Cawley first excelled at football during his schooling at Coláiste Chríost Rí. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1963 championship.
Cawley went on to play for the team for just two seasons.
He was a Munster runner-up on one occasion. At club level Cawley enjoyed a decade-long career with Nemo Rangers.
He also lined out for Curragh Camp. Throughout his inter-county career, Cawley made just 3 championship appearances foreign
His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1964 championship.
