Death of Cavan Legend Mick Higgins

[mylestheslasher]

Does anyone have more stories about him?  I thought the Eugene McGee article was brilliant but it left a person hungrier for more.

Last years county final program had a section on Mick which was a summary of his career. The other great source for history on Cavan footballers of a bygone age is in Fr Dan Gallogoly's book "Cavans Football History". Its as rare as hens teeth and I've seen them for sale online for €400!! but some folk about Cavan would have one of these stored away if you are lucky.

Hardstation is right - Tony, if you want to goad me start another thread and I'll be happy to come in there and play - lets leave this one alone.

[Dougal]

denn man,i have a feeling i have the book myles is talking about,il look about the house,and if i have it,il put up a few scans.

[Denn Forever]

All we need say is Ryan McMennamin

I think we also have Dan Gallogly's book at home although I don't know If I'll be able to read it as he traumatised me when I was in St. Pats.

[ziggysego]

All we need say is Ryan McMennamin

Ricey plays for Tyrone, Tony's an Armagh man. Can't imagine it would bother him.

[Denn Forever]

Where was he born?

[ziggysego]

Where was he born?

Canada.

[Denn Forever]

Maybe Tommy was like the rest of us who are not Cavan natives, and while we grieve for the passing of a GAA legend, we do however recognise that he was born in America, with only tenuous Cavan links through his mother.

The late Mick Higgins was the GAA equivalent of John Aldridge

So Ryan isn't really a Tyroneman according to Tony's logic. 

So endth the spat and hopefully we can celebrate the achievements of the man.

Can you imagine the DRA or whatever allowing him to referee the Battle of Ballinascreen?

[North Longford]

Longford Leader at an article this week but it mostly goes over stuff already covered.
http://www.longfordleader.ie/news/Final-farewell-to-a-34perfect.6035169.jp

[T Fearon]

I was in no way attempting to dishonour the memory of a legend, merely pointing out his birthplace, thats all.

Sure if most people think he was actually from Cavan that's alright. He was undoubtedly though the best footballer New York ever produced

[cavanmaniac]

I think we also have Dan Gallogly's book at home although I don't know If I'll be able to read it as he traumatised me when I was in St. Pats.

Ha ha me as well...I've never seen a sudden hush descend over so many young fellas as there'd be when Dan would walk past. Pure fear. You could smell it.

Have that book at home as well alright.

[Celt_Man]

Maybe Tommy was like the rest of us who are not Cavan natives, and while we grieve for the passing of a GAA legend, we do however recognise that he was born in America, with only tenuous Cavan links through his mother.

The late Mick Higgins was the GAA equivalent of John Aldridge

well he certainly wasnt british like you are Fearon.

Celt Man don't take the bait,he's trying to get at Myles.

I'll try not to give the WUM the satisfaction so...

Have you your homework done for the coaching course on Saturday Boojangles??

I'm working on it.Bit to go yet though. Yourself?

Last minute job as usual... Will probably be trying to fill it in while driving on the way to it tomorrow!!

[mylestheslasher]

Longford Leader at an article this week but it mostly goes over stuff already covered.
http://www.longfordleader.ie/news/Final-farewell-to-a-34perfect.6035169.jp

Thats a nicely written piece alright and credit must go to Eugene McGee and the Longford leader on articles.