CROSSMAGLEN FOOTBALLER CAOLAN Finnegan has passed away at the age of 20.
Caolan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer last year and was a figure of great inspiration for the Armagh football team on their way to becoming All-Ireland champions.
Members of the Armagh panel wore ‘Care For Caolan’ t-shirts in honour of the funding campaign which was launched to help Caolan with the cost of his medical treatments.
“Caolan lost his battle earlier this morning,” a tribute from Crossmaglen Rangers reads.
“A battle he fought with enormous courage, strength and dignity We are so proud of you Caolan. You will be forever remembered as one of the greatest who ever donned the black and Amber. Rest in peace, Stringer. All club activities are suspended.”
Affectionately known as Stringer, Caolan started in the 2022 Armagh county senior football final, scoring 1-1 in Crossmaglen’s 1-19 to 0-10 victory over Granemore.
He also won an Ulster schools All-Star award for performances with St Colman’s of Newry.
Caolan lost his battle earlier this morning. A battle he fought with enormous courage, strength & dignity
— Crossmaglen Rangers (@crossrangers) August 23, 2024
We are so proud of you Caolan
You will be forever remembered as one of the greatest who ever donned the black & Amber
Rest in peace Stringer
All club activities are suspended pic.twitter.com/nLuGJYi7Bq
Rip
The poor guy,puts a lot in perspective when you hear this news.I’m glad he got to see Armagh collect Sam McGuire this year. RIP young man
So, so sad for all, but devastating for the family when one is taken so young, it’s just unthinkable. At least no fault due to him or his poor grieving family. May he RIP
So sad
Jesus ..that’s awful. Young guy with his life ahead of him. Unspeakably cruel. May he RIP
Awful news rip
How very sad.