Seán McCague was an Irish sports administrator who served as the 33rd president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (2000–2003). McCague was born in Scotstown, County Monaghan and became the first Monaghan man to hold that office.
As president, he will be mostly remembered for the removal of Rule 21 in November 2001. Rule 21 banned members of the British security forces (who were an unwelcome force for most GAA fans) from playing Gaelic games.
The rule was abolished despite the opposition of five of the six northern counties (Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Fermanagh and Tyrone).
At the annual 2001 GAA Congress, McCague convinced Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to pledge €76 million towards the redevelopment of Croke Park. This amount was later reduced to €38 million. McCague died on 24 November 2022, at the age of 77.
Seán McCague Age
Seán McCague was 77 years old at the time of his demise.
Seán McCague Height
Seán McCague was 5ft 8 inches tall.
Seán McCague Cause Of Death
According to various sources, the cause of death is yet to be announced to the public. Sean McCague passed away at his advanced age.
He had only had one kidney for the previous 50 years and was 77 years old. In 1981, he gave his brother Gabriel a kidney.
Seán McCague Wife
McCague is survived by his wife Bernie MCCague. This is no other information about his wife as he McCague preferred to keep his family life separate from the media.
Seán McCague Children
Seán McCague’s daughters are Paula, Nuala, Martha, Freda and Emma. This is no other information about his children as he McCague preferred to keep his family life separate from the media.
Seán McCague Net Worth
According to various sources McCague’s Networth ranges from 1 million USD to 3 million USD.
At the annual 2001 GAA Congress McCague convinced Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to pledge €76 million towards the redevelopment of Croke Park. This amount was later reduced to €38 million