Sad news from Crossmaglen as 'true Ranger' Caolan Finnegan loses his battle with illness
The Crossmaglen and wider Armagh GAA community has been hit with the heart-breaking news that 20-year-old Caolan Finnegan has sadly lost his battle against cancer this morning.
Caolan – who was affectionately known as ‘Stringer’ - was a talented Gaelic footballer for Crossmaglen Rangers, who represented the club at Senior level and famously scored a goal in the 2022 Championship final.
He also is a past pupil of St Colman’s College in Newry and won All Star honours for Gaelic football in his time at the school.
Crossmaglen Rangers GAA released a statement announcing the sad news of his passing on social media earlier today:
‘Caolan lost his battle earlier this morning.
‘A battle he 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.
‘Rest in peace Stringer.
‘All club activities are suspended’.