patsyfinnegan

Crossmaglen, Armagh

[patsyfinnegan @patsyfinnegan3]

The presence of you can light up a dark room, it’s not a goodbye it’s a see you later. You did us all so proud warrior on and off the field now it’s time to make you proud. I love you superstar. #15 💛🖤

[Thomas Niblock @thomasniblock]

The people of Crossmaglen showed us all what a club & a community is all about today.

They were amazing in everything they did, as were the Finnegan family. Wake, funeral, lap around field-everything. It’s the saddest of days, but in a way, one they can be proud of too.

[Maurice Brosnan @m_brosnan]

Armagh's Oisin O'Neill has done a column about Crossmaglen, county finals and who they represent. It's brilliant.

"This is our story. And I’m really proud of it."
https://t.co/kBltGFnMC6

[Thomas Niblock @thomasniblock]

I found this Oisin O’Neill interview hugely impactful. You can feel the emotional pain of a group, missing their great friend & grandmother. Full piece on BBC Sport website & YouTube page below

📺https://t.co/5WHYSsOxCN

A very special title #48 for Crossmaglen

[Crossmaglen Rangers @crossrangers]

⚫️🟠🏆The first stop for our senior team and management when they came home was to pay tribute and honour their teammate.
#Stringer #teammatesandfriends #foreverinourhearts

[patsyfinnegan @patsyfinnegan3]

🖤💛 They will be happy today

[Crossmaglen Rangers @crossrangers]

Forever in our hearts 🖤🧡

[patsyfinnegan @patsyfinnegan3]

He will be happy up above today ❤️

[Smaller Fish @SmallerFishGAA]

'Many of the boys on the team had dark days over the last while, including myself'

I caught up with an emotional Rian O'Neill after Crossmaglen won in Armagh

[Armagh_GAA @Armagh_GAA]

CROSSMAGLEN ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!!
https://t.co/99OzZiEPaU
#ArmaghClubChampionship #CountyFinal2026 #ArmaghGAA #ArmaghTV #TraditionVsAmbition

[Crossmaglen Rangers @crossrangers]

🏆Armagh SFC
⏰Ft
🏐Cross 0-23 Clann Eireann 1-19
Well done lads
⚫️🟠👏💪
#proud

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Incredible.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

💙👋🏼 Rodri’s letter to Manchester City fans.

Dear City fans, I found that saying goodbye is one of the most difficult things in life but I am going to try. It’s hard to find the words to express how much gratitude, love and support me and my family have experienced all these years.

"I remember how I felt when I arrived, signing for the big Manchester City. It was a moment of pure excitement – ‘wow I am going to play with Kevin, Aguero, Silva, Bernardo, John and many others.’ I couldn’t stop smiling. And then Pep, waiting to teach me everything from day one. Pep I can tell you now, I couldn’t handle all those tactics in my head.

"But a question came to me, ‘could we handle all these expectations for the next years.’ I think that time answered the question. I knew I came into a top team but I never thought we could be able to create the legacy we made winning trophies, fans around the world, love and respect. We made an example to inspire the next generations not only because the success, also because the way we did it. And the fans were with us every step of the way.

"Many incredible moments come to my mind. My first trophy at City, in my first game. The last minute winners, like Arsenal away. Scoring in the Villa game to reach the Premier League, when it looked so tough. Scoring the goal to win the Champions League that we all wanted so much. The incredible reception you gave me after the Balon d’Or. You cannot imagine how proud I am to be the first player to win this award in a sky blue shirt. Making history, with the Treble, with Four in a Row. We saw things they’ll never see.

"And in the bad moments, also, you never let me down. My first day back on the pitch I realised how much you love me and I understood how special these fans were.

"City didn’t just make me a grow as a player. They made me grow as a human. I saw my brother graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University. I could see my girlfriend working for the NHS. Manchester shaped my whole life.

"I will never forget stepping onto the pitch, seeing a sea of blue sing ‘nah, nah, nah, nah…CITY’, taking my scooter into town for a coffee, walking through the parks listening to Oasis and always loving Manchester’s great rain.

"So City fans, it’s time to say goodbye, thanks to the club, the fans, the staff and my teammates. This journey couldn’t be the same without you, my heart will always be Blue.”

[Thomas Niblock @thomasniblock]

The world this morning, is a much lesser place. Margaret McConville died yesterday evening. 90 years gracing us all with her decency, kindness, empathy and love. There was plenty of humour too.

The head of the ever-growing McConvillle family. Living in difficult times, she raised a brilliant large family who made her proud everyday. Lost a big son Thomas, didn’t blame anyone. Margaret was cut from different cloth. Crossmaglen, Armagh & the GAA. There will never be another like her. Quite simply, a legend ❤️

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🚨 OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi, Man of the Match once again.

[Manchester City @ManCity]

The greatest.

[BBC SPORT NI @BBCSPORTNI]

Greatness as a player and a manager 🏆

Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney makes history!

#BBCGAA

[LIMBZ @LimbzHQ]

The favour that Man City have done for football here can not be undermined🙌🙌🙌

[Armagh_GAA @Armagh_GAA]

CAOLAN FINNEGAN U20 FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

A special and deeply meaningful award 💛

THE CAOLAN FINNEGAN U20 FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

Created in loving memory of Caolan ‘Stringer’ Finnegan, a courageous, warm-hearted and inspiring young man whose legacy continues to shine.

Each year, this award recognises a player who embodies Caolan’s courage, character and spirit, progressing to the county senior panel in his honour.

Congratulations to Ryan Duffy (Culloville), a deserving first recipient.

#ArmaghClubAllStars2025

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

Find a quiet place and give yourself a few minutes to watch this.

[City Xtra @City_Xtra]

“This city. This club. These people… gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what - we won EVERYTHING… This will always be our HOME…”

- @KevinDeBruyne 🩵

[Nathan Murphy @nathanmurf]

Crossmaglen’s Caolan Finnegan remembered in the match programme for Chelsea v Shamrock Rovers.

[Aaron O'Neill @aaron_oneill13]

👑