Former Cavan and Crosserlough defender Andy McCabe passes away
December 06, 2021
The late Andy McCabe, 1st right back row, and the Cavan team that claimed the 1969 Ulster SFC title. Front l-r: H. McInerney, S. Duggan, C. Gallagher, G. Kelly, G. Cusack, P. Tinnelly, E. McGowan. Back l-r: R. Carolan, D. Coyle, JJ. O'Reilly, P. Lyons, H. Newman, T. Lynch, B. Donohoe, A. McCabe
The death has occurred of former Cavan football star Andy McCabe.
The Crosserlough native won Ulster senior football championships with Cavan in 1967 and 1969 at corner-back, enjoying an illustrious playing career with both club and county.
A tigerish defender with great skill to match, Andy also featured on Ulster’s winning Railway Cup teams in 1970 and 1971 and was a focal part of Crosserlough’s famous seven-in-a-row success.
He captained the Kilnaleck club to its third ever Cavan senior football championship crown in 1966 and from there they would go on to capture six more titles in as many years, with their county man at centre half-back a central figure.
To this day, Crosserlough’s seven-in-a-row feat between 1966 and 1972 stands unmatched by any other club in the Breffni County.
Andy himself would relocate to Kingscourt in later years and on Saturday last he passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral details:
Andy’s Funeral Mass will take place at 10am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt on Tuesday, 7th December with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Andy’s Funeral Mass will be available to view online on the following link; www.kingscourtparish.ie
Andy's funeral cortège will begin from his home on Tuesday morning, travelling directly to the Church of the Immaculate Conception via Hall Street/ Kells Road from 9.30am.
Neighbours and friends are very welcome to line that route in a safe and socially distanced manner as a mark of respect. Those who would have liked to attend, but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message in the 'Condolences' section below. Private messages of condolences or enquiries can be sent to [email protected].
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