The late Brendan Canning, Dristernan, Drumshanbo and Allen Gaels GAA Club

The death has occurred of the former Allen Gaels and Leitrim player, Brendan Canning, Dristernan, Drumshanbo. Brendan enjoyed a distinguished playing career as a goalkeeper which spanned the early 1960’s to the mid 1980’s.

He has the unique distinction of representing Leitrim at Minor, U-21, Junior and Senior level in the same year while still in secondary school. He enjoyed club success by winning a three in a row of Division 1 League Titles with Allen Gaels in 1973, 74 & ’75 and was part of that team which contested 6 league finals on the trot and lost a senior championship final in 1973 after a replay. Brendan’s son, Andy, has also represented Allen Gaels and Leitrim.

His involvement in the club extended well beyond the playing side and he was a coach, referee and administrator, serving as secretary for many years. Brendan was also a keen contributor to Scor and excelled in Question Time.

Brendan is survived by his loving wife Rose, sons Trevor & Andrew, daughters Andrea & Trina, brothers John and Mel and sister, Joan as well as extended family & a wide circle of friends. Reposing at his residence at Dristernan Drumshanbo on Saturday from 4pm to 9pm, on Sunday from 1pm to 6pm with funeral mass on Monday, October 9^th in St. Patrick’s Church Drumshanbo and burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Drumshanbo. House private at all other times please.

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