Former Cabinteely goalkeeper Cathal Gillen passes away

First Division Cabinteely have expressed their sadness upon learning of the untimely passing of former goalkeeper Cathal Gillen.

Cathal played for Cabinteely in their 2015 season in the First Division and made his league debut Finn Harps at Stradbrook on the 28th of August 2015.

A statement from Cabinteely read this evening: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the untimely passing of our former goalkeeper Cathal Gillen.

“Cathal represented Cabinteely FC with distinction and he will be greatly missed by his many friends within the club.

“On behalf of everybody at Cabinteely FC we express our sincere condolences to his parents Ian and Dervil and his sister Cliodhna. May he rest in peace.”

Everyone at Extratime.com would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Cathal’s former teammates, friends and family.