Affectionately known as ‘Stringer’, Caolan Finnegan played for the South Armagh club as recently as last year’s Championship opener against Clan na Gael
Crossmaglen Rangers star Caolan Finnegan has died, aged 20, almost one year after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Affectionately known as ‘Stringer’, Finnegan played for the South Armagh club as recently as last year’s Championship opener against Clan na Gael.READ MORE: Carlow appoint Shane Curran as new football manager The aforementioned fundraising initiative meant that Caolan was able to travel to Germany for specialised treatment with over £300,000 raised.
In a statement, Crossmaglen said Caolan will be “forever in our hearts” adding he was “one of the greatest who ever donned the black and amber.”
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