Quick Facts
Biography
Kieran Enda McGowan (1946 – 15 June 2022) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played at club level with Ballyhaise and at senior inter-county level with the Cavan county team. He usually lined out as a wing-back.
Career
McGowan began his inter-county career at minor level with Leitrim, before having a lengthy career as a member of the Cavan senior team. He won Ulster SFC titles in 1967 and 1969. McGowan also played in the Ulster finals in 1968, 1976, and 1978, the latter as team captain. His achievements with Cavan were acknowledged with his being named as a replacement All-Star, while he also won Railway Cupmedals with Ulster in 1970 and 1971. With his club Ballyhaise, McGowan won a Junior League medal, a Cavan IFC medal and played in the Cavan SFC final in 1978. After his playing days concluded, he was a selector for the Cavan senior team which reached the 1983 Ulster final, but lost out against Donegal.
Death
McGowan died on 15 June 2022, aged 75.
Honours
- Ballyhaise
- Cavan Intermediate Football Championship: 1968
- Cavan
- Ulster Senior Football Championship: 1967, 1969
- Dr McKenna Cup: 1968
- Ulster
- Railway Cup: 1970, 1971
