The 20-year-old Crossmaglen star passed away on Friday following a year-long battle with brain cancer.
Caolan Finnegan was given one final lap of honour at Crossmaglen Rangers GAC on Monday morning before being laid to rest.He had played for the Armagh county champions as recently as last summer’s clash against Clan na Gael and scored a goal in the 2022 Championship final win over Granemore at the Box-It Athletic Grounds.READ MORE: Crossmaglen Rangers open Caolan Finnegan book of condolences
McGeeney and Armagh coach Ciaran McKeever helped carry Caolan’s coffin across the pitch at St Oliver Plunkett Park before requiem mass at St Patrick’s Church. Before the final prayer, the priest thanked those for their contribution to Caolan’s funeral mass, adding: “Before we go our separate ways, let us take leave of Caolan. May our farewell express our affection for him.
Crossmaglen posted a final tribute to ‘Stringer’ on their social media channels on Sunday night, saying: “Stringer, when you were are on the field, you left everyone spellbound.
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