Cathair Shannon had an excellent 2014 that seen Derrylin capture the Fermanagh IFC. In 2016 the 29 year old school teacher admits getting Derrylin O’Connells promoted to Division 1 is his number 1 agenda. The talented attacker hit 1-6 in Fermanagh IFC 2014 and a superb 2-4 in Ulster IFC 2014.
Name: Catháir Shannon
Date of birth: 04.10.86
Club: Derrylin
Position: Corner Forward
Sporting hero: Justin Gilheaney
Favourite musician: Christy Moore
Favourite food: Boscos
Proudest moment: Beating St Pauls in Ulster IFC 2014.
Biggest achievement: IFC 2014 champions
Toughest opponents: At club level Kevin McCusker of Derrylin. At College and u21s days Brian Og Maguire RIP of Lisnaskea.
Favourite song: Anything on Mountview jukebox when she was open.
Pre-match ritual: Pauric McGovern wishing us the best of luck and then get beat.
Best player played with: Womble Mark Murphy ( he will be loving this )
Favourite movie: The usual suspects.
Favourite actor: Steven Seagall
Favourite actress: Barry Murray on the pitch.
Favourite TV programme: House of Cards.
Biggest influence on your career: Peter McGinnity abd Dom Corrigan.
Ambition for 2016: Promotion to Division 1 for Derrylin.
