Dermot McCabe
IrelandathleteMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dermot McCabe is a prominent figure in Gaelic football, known for both his illustrious playing career with Cavan, where he made 132 appearances and won an All Star in 1997, and his current dual role as manager of Westmeath and head of games for the Cavan county board. His unique situation of managing one county while working for another has drawn attention, especially as he prepares to face Cavan in a crucial Division Two clash.
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Cavan manager Dermot McCabe lamented the crowd disparity after the game.
Playing at home is not quite the advantage it seems in this year’s championship – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-02Dermot McCabe was the manager of Cavan, previously managing Westmeath.
Westmeath continue winning run with thrilling extra-time win over battling Cavan side – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
Dermot McCabe assisted in a goal for Summerhill with a well-placed high ball.
Summerhill tighten up after the break to see off Killoe in Leinster opener – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Dermot McCabe is mentioned as one of the best players in Cavan's history.
As a player Andy Moran was relentlessly positive. Mayo need that now – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-14
Manager Dermot McCabe referred to the need to 'rebalance' between attack and defence.
Spectre of Tailteann stalks Leinster quarter-finals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Dermot McCabe is the manager of the Westmeath football team.
How the provincial football championships are shaping up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
Dermot McCabe's Westmeath side led early in the match.
Adam Crimmins’s late point keeps Down in hunt to stay up and sends Westmeath down – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
While Dermot McCabe was visibly angry and frustrated afterwards, Brennan was more outspoken on the new rules.
Meath’s Robbie Brennan says new rules making ‘mess’ of the game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-02
Dermot McCabe expressed frustration over the disputed goal and the new rules.
Meath pull off great escape to beat Westmeath in Mullingar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-02
Dermot McCabe is the manager of Westmeath.
Cavan come back from 12 points behind to beat Westmeath – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
Manager Dermot McCabe is the focus.
Galway and Donegal ready to rumble – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22
Dermot McCabe is managing Westmeath while also working for the Cavan county board.
Dermot McCabe has a tricky task managing Westmeath and working for the Cavan county board – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22
