McCabe’s operation absence a blow for Cavan

FORMER Cavan Allstar Dermot McCabe has undergone an operation for a ‘Gilmore’s groin’ (torn groin muscles) in Dublin.

He could now well miss the opening rounds of the National Football League which would be a huge setback for new Cavan team-manager Eamon Coleman and his management team as the Gowna clubman is a vital link in the current Breffni set-up.

His scoring ability, leadership and experience will certainly be sorely missed as Coleman's side go in search of morale boosting wins at the start of the league competition.