Cartlann Digiteach Cuala is grateful to Fintan Quill for highlighting the 10th Anniversary of the passing of a Cuala “giant” Eugene Egan

Eugene was a tireless force underpinning the development of Ladies Football both in Cuala and Dublin LGFA. A brilliant administrator, he served the Dublin LGFA proudly and efficiently as County Secretary for a number of years as well as holding the position of Irish Cultural and Language Officer up until the time of his passing.

When it came to sport however, Eugene’s first love was always Cuala and he would be delighted to see how far we have progressed as a Club with so many intercounty stars, All Ireland medal winners and All Star award winners and to see our senior team playing in Division 1 League and Championship in 2025. Eugene is one of the reasons why.

An intercounty DLGFA Eugene Egan Memorial Tournament now takes place every year in his honour, a fitting tribute to a lovely man who has left a great legacy to Dublin and Cuala. Fintan sums up Eugene’s legacy as “a true gentleman, his commitment, knowledge and great sense of humour are greatly missed by everyone who knew this remarkable man“.

Niall Scully, writing in the Irish Independent in 2014, penned this insightful reflection of Eugene –
“Eugene Egan had integrity. People trusted him. Respect was his constant companion. He was a brilliant administrator. He knew the rules. Fair play for all was his bible. He was a perfectionist. He didn’t have to press a button to get stats – he had them all in his head.
He was a kindly, friendly gent. The smile was only around the next sentence.
He did much of his best work away from the glare – late nights on the computer, keeping the engines going.
He delighted in the progress of Cuala. When Martha Byrne made it onto the Dublin senior team, Eugene was there with the banner in Belfield on the coldest of days.

He wrote some inspiring reports. Tales of matches from around the country. Not a detail was missed.
He was thrilled to see Dublin ladies football progress and prosper. And he was one of the reasons why.
The game and its people filled him with the sound of music. The sport was lucky to have him. But he felt fortunate to be involved. To be helping. He never counted the cost. And that was the only stat that ever evaded him.”

A true Giant of the Club on who’s shoulders much of our success was founded.

 

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