David Bernie (born 19 October 1947) is an Irish retired hurling selector and former player who enjoyed a successful career as a midfielder with the Wexford senior hurling and football teams, playing at every grade along the way.
At club level, Bernie first played with Ferns St Aidan's at juvenile and underage levels and was part of the club's minor team that won the Wexford MHC title in 1965. He progressed to adult level and won a Wexford IHC medal in 1979.[3] Bernie's career eventually brought him to the Cuala club in Dublin. He was at full-forward when Cuala won their very first Dublin SHC title in 1989.[4]
Performances at inter-county level for Wexford resulted in Bernie being called up to the Leinster inter-provincial team. He won a Railway Cup medals in 1971 following a defeat of Munster in the final.[7]
Management career
In retirement from playing, Bernie became involved in team management and coaching. He was a selector with the Wexford senior team from 1990 to 1995. They played in 3 league finals during this time. Dave coached the Down hurling team to an Ulster title in 1997. He was the Chairman of the Cuala Development Committee that raised funds to upgrade the hall and put the bar in place. David chaired the Cuala Hurling Committee that put structures in place in 1988/89.[8]