By Michael McMullan
FORMER Derry captain Chrissy McKaigue has been confirmed as the new Cargin senior football manager.
He takes over from Ronan Devlin who stepped away at the end of last season.
McKaigue was part of Ciarán Meenagh’s management team with Derry last season after a career in the Oakleafers’ side he captained to the Ulster title in 2022.
He brings his experience of being at the heart of Sleacht Néill’s successful football and hurling sides.
McKaigue began his management career in Derry with Desertmartin while also having roles in Loughmacrory and Ardboe where he also coached their minors to the Tyrone title.
Having coached teams in St Mary’s Limavady where he worked, he is back his alma mater, St Patrick’s Maghera.
He coached the school to MacRory and Hogan Cup titles and is also currently involved with the senior camogie team.
Cargin have won eight of the last 12 Antrim senior titles. They were last champions in 2024 and lost out in the semi-final this season at the hands of Rossa.
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