About Edwin Carolan
Edwin Carolan was a gaelic football player.
Edwin Carolan (died 22 January 1982) was a Gaelic footballer who played for the Cavan county team.
Playing career A native of Mullagh. He was a member of the great Cavan squad which won the All-Ireland Final in the Polo Grounds, New York in 1947. He won a second All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal the following year. But, he is best remembered for scoring the equalising point to earn Cavan a replay in the 1952 All-Ireland Final against County Meath, Cavan went on to win the replay. He also won the National Football League in 1949/50 season. His brother Pat Carolan also played in the 1952 Final. He won 1 Sigerson Cup medal with University College Dublin and won numerous Railway Cup medals with Ulster. He helped establish Cavan Gaels and won a 1958 League medal with the town.
Edwin Carolan Memorial Park is named after him.
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Who was Edwin Carolan?
Gaelic footballer
When was Edwin Carolan born?
Edwin Carolan was born in Mullagh.
When did Edwin Carolan die?
Edwin Carolan died on 22 January 1982.
What was Edwin Carolan's occupation?
Edwin Carolan was a gaelic football player.
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