Cavan Gaels - Cavan SFC winners 1965: Front Row (L to R): Colm Smith, Cathal Young, Terry Smith, Jim McDonnell (capt.), Jack McEntee, Larry Reidy, Gerard Carroll, Brendan Keaney, Donal Crowe. Back Row (L to R): Paddy Maguire, Danny Thomas, John O'Rourke, Brian Tighe, Oliver Cassidy, PJ Carroll, Pat Gaffney, Eamonn McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Michael Walshe, Jim Mooney.

It was with great sadness and regret that we learned about the death last Friday of Cathal Young. A true stalwart and ambassador for Cavan Gaels, Cathal was a leading player for the new club when it was formed in 1957.

He lined out on the first Gaels side to win a title, the league final of 1958, Cathal captained the team when they gained the trophy again in 1960.

His most cherished moment arrived in 1965 when playing in the forwards he won a county medal as the Gaels secured their first ever Senior championship.

When his playing days were over Cathal remained deeply involved in the GAA and became a leading light with the Civil Service GAA club in Dublin for many years.

Despite living most of his life in the city Cathal remained true to his roots and was an avid supporter of both the Cavan county team and the Gaels.

Having been ill for quite some time, many of us felt he would'nt make it down from Dublin for the county final against Kingscourt last year.

However as we entered the stand in Breffni, there was Cathal smiling at us.

The Gaels won and 56 years on from the league final of 1958 he rejoiced and celebrated with the best of us.

Cathal Young was a unique and special man, much loved and respected by everyone in Cavan Gaels.We will not see his like again.

We extend our sympathy to his wife Anne, his daughters and sons and extended family.  Cavan Gaels GAA

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, on Monday 26th Jan, from 2pm to 4pm with removal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock, arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass at 11.30am on Tuesday (27th Jan) followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

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