Tributes continue to pour in for Armagh GAA player Caolan Finnegan, who lost his battle with brain cancer this morning. The 20-year-old was first diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease in August 2023, prompting months of treatment to bring it under control. Sadly, Caolan has lost his battle with brain cancer, with the fundraising page ‘ Care for Caolan ‘ leading tributes to the beloved footballer in recent hours.
They wrote: ‘It is with deep sadness and regret that we inform you of the untimely passing of our dear Caolan “Stringer”. ‘May his beautiful and gentle soul Rest in Peace. Heaven will look after him now.
’ His local GAA Club in Crosmaglen, Co Armagh , issued a statement, branding the player a ‘true ranger’. They wrote: ‘Caolan lost his battle earlier this morning. A battle fought with enormous courage, strength and dignity.
‘We are so proud of you, Caolan—a true Ranger. You will be forever remembered as one of the greatest who ever donned the black & amber. Forever in our hearts.
’ The club has suspended all activities until further notice as a mark of respect to the Finnegan family. Last month, the player, 20, received a special visit from one of his idols, ex- Celtic Manager Neil Lennon, who travelled to visit Caolan in recent months. The young man’s brother told the Belfast Telegraph that Lennon’s visit had meant a great deal to Caolan, as the ex-boss was also grieving the loss of his mother.
Brother Patsy told the Belfast-bas.