Former GAA President Sean McCague dies. Let’s see what happened to him and Sean McCague cause of death in detail.
What happened to the Former GAA president?
Former GAA president and former senior football manager for Monaghan Seán McCague passed away. The 77-year-old Scotstown resident managed the repeal of Rule 21, which prohibited the British army and police officers from joining the GAA while serving as uachtarán of the organization from 2000 to 2003.
McCague’s leadership was essential to the vote succeeding in the face of fierce opposition in his province and was well-regarded by MPs. The All-Ireland senior football championship qualifications were also introduced during his administration, and the GAA was successful in getting several million in government funds for the renovation of Croke Park.
When McCague managed Monaghan, Farney County won three Ulster SFC championships (1979, 1985, and 1988), as well as the National League championship in 1985. It had been 41 years since Monaghan’s last provincial senior victory. In 1987 and 1990, he also served as the International Rules series’ assistant manager.
Between 1991 and 1994, McCague served as the chairman of the GAA’s Games Administration Committee. He had previously worked in Ballyvourney’s preparatory school and was the principal of St. Mary’s Boys’ National School in Monaghan Town. In 1981, McCague gave his brother Gabriel a kidney. They belonged to a family of ten and were two of seven brothers.
In addition to his wife Bernie, McCague is survived by his daughters Paula, Nuala, Martha, Freda, and Emma.
Sean McCague cause of death
A message published on RIP. ie stated that he died “peacefully in the tender care of the personnel of the Logan Unit, St Mary’s Hospital, Castleblayney.”
He was accompanied by his loved ones and was predeceased by his parents Frank and Rose, and brothers Gabriel and Frankie.
As the “beloved and dearly loved husband of Bernie and devoted father of Paula (Keith Mc Gonnell), Nuala (Declan Symth), Martha (Colm Mac Cinna), Freda, and Emma (Colm Flanagan),” Sean was described.
The obituary continued, “Sean will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren Cian, Tiarnán, Aideen, Aoife, Jarlath, Briana, Trea, Seán, Aifric, Diarmuid, Conor, and Nessa, sisters Margaret Mary (Mangan), Rosemary (Manley), Frances (Martin), brothers Hugh, Eugene, Rev. Brendan by Sean’s numerous friends and by everyone who knew and loved him.
Who was Sean McCague?
Seán McCague, the 33rd president of the Gaelic Athletic Association, passed away in November 2022. (2000–2003).
McCague was the first Monaghan man to hold that position and was born in Scotstown, County Monaghan.
Most people will remember him as president for repealing Rule 21 in November 2001.
The British security troops, who were generally unwelcome among GAA supporters, were prohibited from participating in Gaelic sports under Rule 21.
Despite the resistance of five of the six northern counties, the regulation was removed (Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Fermanagh, and Tyrone).
McCague persuaded Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to commit €76 million to the renovation of Croke Park at the annual GAA Congress in 2001. Later, this sum was lowered to €38 million.
Tributes to Sean McCague
Sinead said,
Such heartbreaking news The ultimate gentleman who always carried himself with poise and class. Everyone that knows how much I love the GAA knows this man was my idol. So much so that Chris proposed to me at the spot where my parents took us to welcome Sean back into Monaghan as GAA President-elect!! My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.
Seán McCague has passed away. A #GAA president who oversaw remarkable change. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/038F1dmO2X
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) November 24, 2022
Hasan said,
Former GAA president Sean McCague, who served the Association in the role between 2000 and 2003, has died.
Former GAA president and Monaghan native, Sean McCague has died. He served from 2000 to 2003 and was a former chairman of the Board of Directors of Shannonside/Northern Sound Radio pic.twitter.com/R52iFZfQ1i
— NorthernSound News (@NewsonNS) November 24, 2022
Very sad news today with the passing of proud Scotstown man Seán McCague.
Seán served both @monaghangaa and @officialgaa as President with dedication and commitment.
My condolences to his family and the wider GAA community. https://t.co/xw0vZLBALU
— Heather Humphreys (@HHumphreysFG) November 24, 2022
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