Cormac McAdam
Cormac McAdam (born December 1968) is a former Gaelic footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Lisnaskea Emmetts and the Fermanagh county team.[1][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 54–55)[1] | ||
| Nickname | "Cat"[2] | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
Lisnaskea Emmetts Donegal Boston | |||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
| Fermanagh | |||
Nicknamed "Cat", he captained his county to an All-Ireland B Football Championship in 1996.[2] The Irish News described McAdam as "arguably Fermanagh's finest-ever goalkeeper".[4]
McAdam also played for Donegal Boston.[5]
In February 2007 while working with his plastering company he fell from a height breaking his back and became confined to wheelchair.[1] He is married to Christine and they have three children.[1]
References
- "Cormac doesn't let disability get in the way of his golfing!". Fermanagh Herald. 9 May 2015.
- "GAA legends feature in book". The Sligo Champion. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- Reid, Philip (31 May 1999). "Fermanagh's promise realised". The Irish Times.
- Crossan, Brendan (29 May 2015). "A rainy day in Irvinestown when Fermanagh shone". The Irish News. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- "Donegal Boston come of age". Hogan Stand. 16 July 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2009.
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