Former Cavan All-Star Dermot McCabe has been appointed as manager of the Westmeath senior footballers.

The Gowna native takes over from Dessie Dolan who stepped down after two years at the helm.

McCabe coached his home county to Ulster SFC glory in 2020, and recently enjoyed a successful run with his beloved Gowna - winning back-to-back Cavan SFC titles with the Longford border club as joint-manager.

A statement from Westmeath GAA, released tonight, also confirmed that Donegal 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner Mark McHugh will work alongside McCabe as head coach.

McHugh from Kilcar is currently coaching Galway SFC finalists Maigh Cuilinn and had been part of Davy Burke's Roscommon backroom team last season.

Westmeath GAA Statement

Westmeath GAA is delighted to announce the appointment of Dermot McCabe as the new senior football manager. McCabe brings an outstanding pedigree to the role, having represented his club and county at all levels throughout his illustrious career. As a player, he won six Senior Club Championships and secured both the Ulster Under-21 and Senior titles with Cavan.

A celebrated footballer, Dermot also represented Ulster in the Inter-Provincial Championships and Ireland in the International Series on multiple occasions. In 1997, he earned the prestigious honor of becoming Cavan’s second-ever All-Star.

In coaching and management, McCabe’s success is equally impressive. He has won Ulster Senior and Minor Championships with Cavan, and two Senior Club Championships along with a Club League title with his home club, Gowna.

Westmeath GAA is also pleased to confirm that Mark McHugh will join Dermot as his main coach. McHugh, known for his tactical expertise and dedication to the game, will be a key figure in shaping the team’s future. Together, McCabe and McHugh bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and ambition, making for an exciting chapter in Westmeath football.

 

 

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