Jim McCabe outfields Christy Ring during a 1954 Cork SFC game between UCC and St Nicks
The death has been announced of Glencar’s Jim McCabe after a lengthy illness.He was 89. McCabe, a native of Ballinagh in Cavan, won an All-Ireland senior title with the Breffni County in 1952.His playing career brought him lots of success at club and county level.
He also won a national league with Cavan – and helped Sligo to win a Connacht Junior Football Title in 1956.
He won club honours with UCD in Dublin, UCC in Cork as well as a senior club championship with Ballinagh in Cavan.
he death has occurred of Dr. James McCabe
Tormór, Glencar, Sligo / Ballinagh, Cavan
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Formerly of Carrigan, Co. Cavan, Paris, France and Washington DC. All Ireland Medalist 1952, Cavan. He died peacefully, held by his family. Beloved husband of Kay, loving father of Evelyn, Shane, Niamh, Culann and Aengus, proud grandfather of Eamonn, Darach, Ciara (deceased), Aifric, Aedamar, Comhall, Finn, Doireann, Rossa, Donal, great-grandfather of Eva-June and Fionn, dearly loved by his sisters Mary-Ann and Eileen, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Removal on Tuesday the 11th from Tormór, Glencar to St. Colmcille's Church, Rathcormack, Co. Sligo for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Drumcliffe graveyard. Due to the current H.S.E. and Government Covid-19 guidelines, James' home will be private to family and close friends only, please. The funeral Mass will be limited to family and close friends. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://drumcliffmaugherow.ie/live/
The family thank you for your cooperation at this sad time. For those who would have liked to attend but can’t due to the restrictions, please leave a message for the family in the condolence section below.
James' family would like to say a special word of thanks to all his carers, especially Ronnie, for all their care over the last number of years.
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