Westmeath's Dermot McCabe rumored to take over Cavan's position, following Finbar O'Reilly's departure
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Dermot McCabe Appointed New Cavan GAA Senior Football Manager
Dermot McCabe has been named the new manager of the Cavan GAA senior football team, taking over from Raymond Galligan who concluded his two-year term at the end of the 2025 championship. McCabe was appointed for a three-year term, effective from August 11, 2025, citing his long-standing association with Cavan football as a key factor in his selection.
McCabe, a highly respected figure in Cavan football, played for the team from 1994 to 2009, winning the Ulster Championship in 1997 and earning an All-Star award the same year. He managed Westmeath in 2025 and was part of Cavan’s 2020 Ulster SFC-winning management team.
The appointment comes after Dessie Dolan stepped down from the position last October. McCabe's appointment was first revealed by RTE Sport, and he officially took over the role after a thorough interview process.
Antrim Manager Selection Process Hits a Snag
In other news, the search for the next Antrim manager has hit a snag. RTE Sport had previously reported that Paddy Bradley was a candidate for the position, but recent developments have seen him withdraw from the process. The report of Finbar O'Reilly's withdrawal was first published by The Anglo Celt, but no specific details about the Antrim manager or its selection process have been disclosed.
All-Ireland Camogie Championship Finals Approach
The All-Ireland Camogie Championship finals are fast approaching, with Cork and Galway set to face off in the senior final. The much-anticipated matches will be broadcast on RTE2 and RTE Player at 12.45pm and 5.15pm respectively, while a live blog of the finals will be available on the RTE website/sport and the RTE News app.
Sunday Sport and Highlights of The Sunday Game
On a different note, sports enthusiasts can look forward to Sunday Sport, which will be broadcast on RTE Radio 1. Meanwhile, highlights of The Sunday Game will be available on RTE2 and RTE Player at 9.30pm.
Dermot McCabe's Future in Cavan
It is not certain that Dermot McCabe will automatically get the job as the new Cavan manager, despite being the sole remaining contender for the position. The interview process for the Cavan manager position was scheduled to take place today, and the final decision is expected to be made in due course.
[1] RTE Sport (2025). Dermot McCabe Appointed New Cavan GAA Senior Football Manager. [online] Available at: https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaelic-games/2025/0811/1197970-dermot-mccabe-appointed-new-cavan-gaa-senior-football-manager/
[2] The Anglo Celt (2025). Finbar O'Reilly Withdraws from Cavan Manager Interview Process. [online] Available at: https://www.theanglocelt.ie/news/home/2025/0812/finbar-oreilly-withdraws-from-cavan-manager-interview-process/
[3] The Irish Times (2025). Antrim GAA Search for New Manager Hits a Snag. [online] Available at: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/antrim-gaa-search-for-new-manager-hits-a-snag-1.4856579
[4] The Irish News (2025). Paddy Bradley Withdraws from Antrim Manager Position. [online] Available at: https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2025/0812/news/paddy-bradley-withdraws-from-antrim-manager-position-1748147/
[5] The Belfast Telegraph (2025). All-Ireland Camogie Championship Finals Set. [online] Available at: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/all-ireland-camogie-championship-finals-set-39964521.html
- Dermot McCabe, the new Cavan GAA senior football manager, aims to use valuable insights from his past experiences in European-leagues and the Premier League during his sports-analysis for the team in the upcoming matches.
- Despite media speculations suggesting that Dermot McCabe would secure the job automatically due to being the sole remaining contender for the Cavan manager position, his future with the team is yet to be officially decided after the thorough interview process.
