Former Royal star McDermott dies

PETER McDERMOTT, pictured, a star of Meath’s first All-Ireland SFC triumph in 1949, passed away yesterday at the age of 93.

Former Royal star McDermott dies
Wed, 12 Oct, 2011 - 01:00
Noel Coogan

Popularly known as ‘the man in the cap’ during his playing days, McDermott was born in Belgooley near Kinsale in Co Cork before his family moved back to Meath during his early years.

McDermott captained theRoyal County to asecond Sam Maguiredefeating hot favourites Kerry in the 1954 final, a year he remarkably doubled as countysecretary.

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